After Momma gave birth to twelve of us kids, we put her up on a pedestal. It was mostly to keep Daddy away from her.
Dolly PartonRead
the magic is inside you. there ain't no crystal ball
Interpretation
The power to achieve your dreams comes from within yourself, not external sources.
Dolly Parton's quote emphasizes that true potential and capability reside within each individual. Rather than relying on external tools or signs, such as a crystal ball, it is essential to recognize and harness one's inner strength and magic to create the desired change in life. This sentiment encourages self-belief and action towards personal goals.
In practice
In a motivational speech at a conference, I would quote Dolly Parton to inspire the audience to look within themselves for strength.
After Momma gave birth to twelve of us kids, we put her up on a pedestal. It was mostly to keep Daddy away from her.
My songs are the door to every dream I've ever had and every success I've ever achieved.
A real important thing is that, though I rely on my husband for love, I rely on myself for strength.
The hardest exercise for most of us fat people is that one where we push our chairback from the dinner table.
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.
Until I was a teenager, I used red pokeberries for lipstick and a burnt matchstick for eyeliner. I used honeysuckle for perfume.
The truth is, if we have our own reasons for doing something - reasons that we endorse - we're more likely to do it; we're more likely to stick with it.
You cannot wait for someone to save you, to help you, to complete you. No one can complete you. You complete yourself.
I am not designed to come second or third. I am designed to win.
For any women trying to do comedy, I would suggest you do one thing every day towards your goal. First, you figure out what it is you want to accomplish. Don't be afraid to set a new goal every day, but every single day, do one thing towards your goal, and you will achieve it.
Sergeant first class Cory Remsburg never gives up and he does not quit.
Keep doing some kind of work, that the devil may always find you employed.
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