Coat of Many Colors from the album of the same name
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They didn't understand it and I tried to make them see
That one is only poor only if they choose to be
Now I know we had no money but I was rich as I could be
In my coat of many colors that Momma made for me
Made just for me...
— Dolly Parton
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "They didn't understand it and I tried to make them see
That one is only poor only if they choose to be
Now I know we had no money but I was rich as I could be
In my coat of many colors that Momma made for me
Made just for me..." in the context of "Coat of Many Colors from the album of the same name" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Dolly Parton" (Quotes)
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About Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born 19 January 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, known primarily for her work in country music.
About Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born 19 January 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, known primarily for her work in country music.
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