Elvis Presley

King of Rock and Roll

Modern influential 90 sayings

Sayings by Elvis Presley

Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.

1960s — Interview
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Don't criticize what you don't understand, son. You never walked in that man's shoes.

1960s-1970s — Reported saying, often attributed to him
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Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't going away.

1970s — Interview
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When things go wrong, don't go with them.

1970s — Interview
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I ain't no saint, but I've tried never to do anything that would hurt my family or offend God... I've always tried to do right by people.

1970s — Interview
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A live performance is a two-way current. You're giving to them and they're giving to you.

1972 — Interview
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I have no use for a man who is afraid to die. I want a man who will stand up and fight for what he believes in.

1960s-1970s — Reported saying, often attributed to him
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I don't think I'm a sex symbol. I think I'm a symbol of youth.

1956 — Interview
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You only pass through this life once, you don't come back for an encore.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a politician. I'm an entertainer.

1970s — Interview
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I believe in God, I believe in love, I believe in music.

1970s — Interview
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I love my country. I love my God. I love my mama.

1970s — Interview
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I'm just a human being who's trying to make a living and trying to make some sense of this crazy world.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a saint. I'm not a sinner. I'm just a guy who makes music.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a leader. I'm a follower. I follow my heart.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not a spokesman for a generation. I'm a spokesman for myself.

1970s — Interview
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I'm not trying to be a guru or a leader. I'm just trying to be myself.

1970s — Interview
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I don't believe in yesterday, I believe in today.

1970s — Interview
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I'm a very insecure person. I'm very insecure about my talent. I'm very insecure about my appearance. I'm very insecure about everything.

1970s — Interview
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I'm just a guy who writes songs.

1970s — Interview
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