Loretta Lynn quotes

Loretta Lynn was an American country music singer and songwriter, widely recognized for her powerful voice and honest storytelling. Her songs often reflected the trials and triumphs of rural women in America. She became an iconic figure in country music, influencing generations of artists. Here are 77 of her quotes:

The country is making a big mistake not teaching kids to cook and raise a garden and build fires. (Loretta Lynn)
In the long run, you make your own luck - good, bad, or indifferent. View quote
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Nobody's perfect. The only one that ever was, was crucified. View quote
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Do the best you can with yourself and hope for the best. View quote
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I didn't know how babies were made until I was pregnant with my fourth child. View quote
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When something is bothering me, I write a song that tells my feelings. View quote
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I've been around a long time, and life still has a whole lot of surprises for me. View quote
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I wouldn't have dared ask God for all that He's given me. I couldn't have done it on my own. I thank God every day for what I have. View quote
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I get along with all the women singers, but especially Dolly Parton. We talk the same hillbilly language. View quote
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A woman's two cents worth is worth two cents in the music business. View quote
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I love people and I love to sing, and that's what keeps me going. (Loretta Lynn)
When I'd tell people I like country music they'd get this look on their faces. People were kind of ashamed of country. View quote
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My life has run from misery to happiness. View quote
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I never knew where babies came from until it happened to me. View quote
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She was my closest friend. She was the one person, other than my husband, I could turn to in a crisis. There was a lot of resentment when I first came to town. But Patsy was strong-willed and always taking up for me. If it hadn't been for her, I don't think I would have lasted. View quote
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I was the first woman ever named Entertainer of the Year in country music. View quote
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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. View quote
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I refuse to be pushed around anymore. View quote
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I don't go to church regular. But I pray for answers to my problems. View quote
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I believe in education and wish I had a better one. View quote
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How do you measure your value? (Loretta Lynn)
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. View quote
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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. View quote
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My biggest hero, Gregory Peck, was my birthday present on April 14, 1973. I just sat and stared at him. View quote
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Mommy smoked but she didn't want us to. She saw smoke coming out of the barn one time, so we got whipped. View quote
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Loretta Lynn

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: April 14, 1932
Died: October 4, 2022
Quotes count: 77
Wikipedia: Loretta Lynn

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