Portrait of Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

King of Rock and Roll

Modern influential 90 sayings

Sayings by Elvis Presley

I'm not trying to be sexy. It's just my way of expressing myself.

1956 — Interview, various sources
General Unverifiable

I have no use for a man who doesn't gamble, drink, or chase women. He's probably a coward.

Undated — Widely attributed, exact source difficult to pinpoint.
General Unverifiable

I'm an energy. I'm a feeling. I'm a vibe. I'm not a person.

Undated — Widely attributed, exact source difficult to pinpoint.
General Unverifiable

I'm not a religious man, but I do believe in God.

1960s — Interview, various sources
Religious Unverifiable

I figure all any kid needs is hope and the feeling he or she can find a place in the world. I mean, maybe I was just lucky, but I always felt I could.

1950s-1960s — Interview, various sources
General Unverifiable

The Lord can give, and the Lord can take away. I might be the King, but he's the Boss.

Undated — Widely attributed, exact source difficult to pinpoint.
General Unverifiable

I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.

Undated — Widely attributed, though originally by Albert Einstein. Elvis may have referenced or agreed with it…
General Unverifiable

I just want to be a good man, and a good father, and a good husband.

1960s-1970s — Interview, various sources
General Unverifiable

It's a lonely road, the road of a star.

1960s-1970s — Interview, various sources
General Unverifiable

The image is one thing and the human being is another. It's very hard to live up to an image.

1970s — Interview, various sources
General Unverifiable

I learned how to sing by listening to the radio.

1950s — Interview, various sources
General Unverifiable

I'm not against rock 'n' roll. I just don't like it.

1970s — Widely attributed, often in the context of his later career and preferences.
General Unverifiable

I'm just a country boy who got lucky.

1950s-1960s — Interview, various sources
General Unverifiable

I don't think I'm a sex symbol. I think I'm just a guy who sings rock 'n' roll.

1956 — Interview, various sources
General Unverifiable

I'm not a perfect person. I'm just a guy who likes to sing.

1950s-1960s — Interview, various sources
General Unverifiable

I'm not a politician. I'm just a guy who likes to sing.

1950s-1960s — Interview, various sources
Political Unverifiable

I ain't no saint, but I've tried never to hurt anybody.

Approx. 1970s — Interview
General Unverifiable

The first time I saw myself on TV, I just freaked out.

Approx. 1956 — Interview
Self-Deprecating Unverifiable

I just love people, and I love to entertain them.

Approx. 1970s — Interview
Relationships Unverifiable

A live performance is like a live wire. It can be dangerous, but it's exciting.

Unknown — Attributed to him.
General Unverifiable
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