“I want people to remember everything that I've done that was of any importance… I want them to think that I was a person that really wanted to give… that I was a caring person and that I was someone that wanted to make life a better place for everybody.”

Dolly Parton · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29

When asked about her legacy, Parton said she wanted to be remembered as a caring person who wanted to make life better for everybody.