50 Unforgettable Elvis Presley Quotes
Get ready to go on a journey infused with the timeless wisdom of the King himself – Elvis Presley! Our hearts have been filled with the echoes of his melodic musings, and now, it’s time to share the magic. Join us as we dive into a symphony of Elvis quotes that go beyond the stage, connecting travel, home, and the spirit of rock and roll.
4 Inspirational Elvis Presley Quotes
- “Animals don’t hate, and we’re supposed to be better than them.”
- “The army teaches boys to think like men.”
- “Truth is like rain. It doesn’t know where to fall.”
- “When things go wrong, don’t go with them.”
8 Music and Performance Quotes
- “Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can’t help but move to it.”
- “The image is one thing and the human being is another. It’s very hard to live up to an image.”
- “I can’t stop moving. I’m like the rolling stone.”
- “I like entertaining people. I really do. It’s my pleasure to do so.”
- “Man, I really like Vegas.”
- “Rhythm is something you either have or don’t have, but when you have it, you have it all over.”
- “Rock and roll is a music, and why should a music contribute to… juvenile delinquency?”
- “The first time that I appeared on stage, it scared me to death. I really didn’t know what all the yelling was about. I didn’t realize that my body was moving. It’s a natural thing to me. So to the manager backstage I said, ‘What’d I do? What’d I do?’ And he said, ‘Whatever it is, go back and do it again.'”
12 Love and Romance Quotes
- “I’m not trying to be sexy. It’s just my way of expressing myself when I move around.”
- I don’t have much to offer, but I give you all I’ve got.”
- “Wise men say only fools rush in. But I can’t help falling in love with you.” – From Can’t Help Falling in Love, one of his most iconic romantic ballads.
- “Are you lonesome tonight?”
- “The road to love is full of danger signs.” – This quote is from the title track of the 1966 movie Spinout, where Elvis plays a racecar-driving singer caught in romantic entanglements.
- “You were always on my mind.” – A heartfelt expression of regret and devotion.
- “Love me tender, love me true, all my dreams fulfilled.” – From Love Me Tender, a gentle declaration of lasting love.
- “It’s now or never, come hold me tight.” – A passionate plea for love in the moment.
- “I can’t stop loving you.” – A timeless sentiment of enduring affection.
- “Love is a thing you never can share.” – A poignant lyric from That’s When Your Heartaches Begin, one of Elvis’s early recordings that explores heartbreak and emotional vulnerability.
- “She’s not you.” – A bittersweet reflection on missing someone irreplaceable.
- “I look at you and wham, I’m head over heels. I guess that love is like a banana peel.” – This line comes from the song I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (1961), featured in the film Wild in the Country.
8 Fame and Identity Quotes
- “I don’t know anything about music. In my line, you don’t have to.”
- “I hope I didn’t bore you too much with my life story.” – A self-aware nod to the public’s fascination with his persona
- “The image is one thing and the human being is another. It’s very hard to live up to an image.”
- “I’m not the king. Christ is the king. I’m just an entertainer.” – A humble acknowledgment of his place in the world.
- “It’s not how much you have that makes people look up to you; it’s who you are.” – A powerful statement on character over status
- “If you let your head get too big, it’ll break your neck.” – A witty reminder to stay humble despite fame’s temptations.
- “I’m trying to keep a level head. You have to be careful out in the world. It’s so easy to get turned.” – A glimpse into the pressure of maintaining identity in the spotlight.
- “Fame and fortune, how empty they can be.” – From his song Fame and Fortune, reflecting on the hollowness of celebrity.
3 Funny and Quirky Elvis Presley Quotes
- “I’ll never stand in the way of anyone’s ambitions, and so I’m studying to be a barber.”
- “I was training to be an electrician. I suppose I got wired the wrong way ’round somewhere along the line.”
- “I think I have something tonight that’s not quite correct for evening wear—blue suede shoes.” – A humorous take on his iconic image and how it shaped expectations.
6 Elvis Presley Quotes on Faith & Spirituality
Elvis’s faith was a quiet but powerful thread woven through his life and music.
- “The Lord can give, and the Lord can take away. I might be herding sheep next year.”
- “Everybody comes from the same source. If you hate another human being, you’re hating part of yourself.” – A spiritual reminder of unity and divine origin.
- “I believe in the Bible.” – A simple but profound declaration of faith.
- “Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.” – A metaphor that echoes biblical themes of light and truth.
- “If one can’t give what they have and share, then they will always be empty.” – A soulful reflection on generosity and spiritual fulfillment
- “Whatever I will become will be what God has chosen for me.” – get the quote on a fridge magnet.
9 Philosophy Quotes
- “Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man, but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.”
- “I don’t believe in killing innocent people. It’s just plain wrong.”
- “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave ’em all over everything you do.” – Add the mural to your home décor.
“I’ll never feel comfortable taking a strong drink, and I’ll never feel easy smoking a cigarette. I just don’t think those things are right for me.”
“I’m strictly for Stevenson. I don’t dig the intellectual bit, but I’m telling you, man, he knows the most.”
- “I learned very early in life that: ‘Without a song, the day would never end; without a friend, a man ain’t got a friend.'”
“You’ve got to follow that dream, wherever that dream may lead.”
“Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.”
Men With Broken Hearts
9. “There’s a guy who said one time –
He said –
You never stood in that man’s shoes
Or saw things through his eyes
Or stood and watched with helpless hands
While the heart inside you dies
So help your brother along the way
No matter where he starts
For the same God that made you made him too
These men with broken hearts”
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Have you ever visited Graceland or an Elvis-themed event? Which Elvis quote would you frame in your home? If Elvis were alive today, what travel destination do you think he’d love? So many questions, right? Drop a note in the comments below and let’s keep the spirit of the King alive!
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