I wasn't for Vietnam. When I told that to the hippie newspaper, all my people got nervous.
I've seen country music go uptown, like we say, and I'm proud I was there when it happened.
I want more out of life than I've gotten.
Nobody's perfect. The only one that ever was, was crucified.
I ain't got much education, but I got some sense.
Sometimes I think our problems are made worse by the kind of business we're in. Playing these road shows is a weird experience.
I know what it's like to be pregnant and nervous and poor.
Do the best you can with yourself and hope for the best.
I believe in education and wish I had a better one.
My attitude toward men who mess around is simple: If you find 'em, kill 'em.
Back then, we didn't know we were poor, and people were more proud then.
I'm not a big fan of Women's Liberation, but maybe it will help women stand up for the respect they're due.
I try to visit people in hospitals when I can, smiling and joking while I'm there. But when I leave, I just start crying.
Doolittle looked just like a little toy soldier the first time I ever saw him.
You ain't supposed to get salmon when they're swimming upstream to spawn. But if you're hungry, you do.
I never rode in an automobile until I was 12.
Being on stage is the best part of my career. I just say whatever comes into my head. It's the only time I feel grown-up and in control of things.
I never knew any Jews until I got into show business. I've found them to be real smart and good workers.
I get along with all the women singers, but especially Dolly Parton. We talk the same hillbilly language.
You get used to sadness, growing up in the mountains, I guess.
I've always been full of nervous energy, but I'm not really as happy as I seem.
There's more women stars in Nashville all the time. They're proving they can do the job the same as a man.
Really, I don't know what I'd do with myself if I retire. Wash dishes?
I'm trying to lead a good Christian life, so there ain't too much spicy to tell about me.
A lot of people say I'd miss show business if I quit. I'd miss some of it. Now it's the only life I know.
I won all the blue ribbons for canning at the state fair.
I'd love to work more with the American Indians, my people.
Some of my friends who know me best say they wouldn't trade places with me for $1 million because of the pace I lead.