Dolly Parton had a way with words and it wasn't restricted to song lyrics.
The country music icon, who died on Aug. 25 at the age of 80, delivered charming and wisdom-filled quotes during her amazing life and career.
Her choice of words always hit the mark and sent a message that was universally loved.
A look at some of the best quotes from the queen of country, Dolly Parton.
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“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.”
Dolly Parton
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain!”
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“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.”
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“I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren't in the book. I tried eating the book. It
tasted better than most of the diets.”
Dolly Parton
“I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb - and I'm not blonde either.”
Dolly Parton
“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”
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“Smile -- it increases your face value.”
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“If you talk bad about country music, it's like saying bad things about my momma. Them's fightin' words”
Dolly Parton
“If you talk bad about country music, it's like saying bad things about my momma. Them's fightin' words”
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“Never ignore your roots, your home, or your hair.”
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“Anyone who says you can’t take it with you has never seen me pack.”
Dolly Parton
“You don’t have to look like everybody else. You don’t have to be a raving beauty to be special and to be beautiful.”
Dolly Parton
“I always count my blessings more than I count my money. I don’t work for money, never did.”
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"Songwriting is my way of channeling my feelings and my thoughts. Not just mine, but the things I see, the people I care about. My head would explode if I didn't get some of that stuff out."
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"I'm comfortable in my own skin, no matter how far it's stretched. Ha ha."
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: 15 of the best quotes from country music legend Dolly Parton
