“The country is making a big mistake not teaching kids to cook and raise a garden and build fires.” ~ Loretta Lynn April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022

“You can’t be halfway in this business. If you don’t meet the fans, you lose all you’ve got.” ~ Loretta Lynn April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022

“When I first came to Nashville, people hardly gave country music any respect. We lived in old cars and dirty hotels, and we ate when we could.” ~ Loretta Lynn April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022

“Back then, we didn’t know we were poor, and people were more proud then.” ~ Loretta Lynn April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022

“My attitude toward men who mess around is simple: If you find ’em, kill ’em.” ~ Loretta Lynn April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022

“Nobody’s perfect. The only one that ever was, was crucified.” ~ Loretta Lynn April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022

“In the long run, you make your own luck—good, bad, or indifferent.” ~ Loretta Lynn April 14, 1932 – October 4, 2022