92 Dolly Parton Quotes That Are Music To Our Ears

If there's one person we can rely on to serve up wisdom quotes on a silver platter with a side of humor and sass, it's the woman who once said: "It costs a lot of money to look this cheap."

Dolly Parton, the one and only queen of country music and prolific philosopher, has never been shy when sharing her thoughts on life, love, success, and music.

These "Dollyisms" — yeah, Dolly Parton's quotes have their own moniker, courtesy of her fans — are not mere fancy words to be scrolled past on social media feeds. No one better than someone who wrote about 3,000 songs knows how much impact and meaning words can have, and Dolly Parton's quotes, somehow, always have the right ones.

And let's not forget, Dolly is the woman who brought us Jolene, a character who has infiltrated popular culture so deeply, she's practically a household name in her own right. If that isn't a testament to Dolly's lyrical genius, we don't know what is! Her words pack as much of a punch as her songs do. They're the heart and soul of who she is — genuine, insightful, funny, and always very fabulous!

If you need some comforting and humorous words, turn to our list of inspirational quotes from Dolly Parton, and you'll find them. It's not for nothing that her unique charisma has become a league of its own, inspiring countless souls, just as her music has done for decades. 

We also included some of her quotes about music — how could we ignore her insights on this, considering what Dolly does for a living? Enjoy the read and don't forget to upvote your favorites!