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
Controversial 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.
Controversial 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.
Controversial Unverifiable

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

1960s — Interview, various sources
Controversial 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
Controversial 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.
Controversial 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…
Controversial Unverifiable

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

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

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

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

I learned how to sing by listening to the radio.

1950s — Interview, various sources
Controversial 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.
Controversial Unverifiable

I'm just a country boy who got lucky.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Approx. 1970s — Interview
Humorous Unverifiable

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

Approx. 1956 — Interview
Humorous Unverifiable

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

Approx. 1970s — Interview
Humorous Unverifiable

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

Unknown — Attributed to him.
Humorous Unverifiable