Inspirational Quotes

Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.

Elvis Presley Quotes

Authenticity Commercialism Creativity Loss of Direction I sure lost my musical direction in Hollywood. My songs were the same conveyer belt mass production, just like most of my movies were.

Finance Priorities Security I have no use for bodyguards, but I have very specific use for two highly trained certified public accountants.

Film Industry Impact Media Too much TV hurts movies.

Discipline Growth Manhood Maturity The army teaches boys to think like men.

Excellence Persistence Recognition Success I did the Ed Sullivan show four times. I did the Steve Allen show. I did the Jackie Gleason show.

Blessing Faith Fellowship Guidance Hope Until we meet again, may God bless you as he has blessed me.

Identity Individuality Self-Definition Stereotypes I'm no hillbilly singer.

Fashion Individuality Nonconformity Style I think I have something tonight that's not quite correct for evening wear. Blue suede shoes.

Being Unheard Despair Doubt Overwhelm I'll never make it, it will never happen, because they're never going to hear me 'cause they're screaming all the time.

Customer Service Equality Fairness I'd just like to be treated like a regular customer.

Decency Dignity Moral Behavior Self-Control Self Respect I don't do any vulgar movements.

Expected Change Intuition Personal Growth From the time I was a kid, I always knew something was going to happen to me. Didn't know exactly what.

Humble Beginnings Origin Youth When I got outta High School I was driving a truck. I was just a poor boy from Memphis, Memphis.

Commitment Declaration Pride Trust Truthfulness When I get married, it'll be no secret.

Dream Heroism Imagination When I was a boy, I always saw myself as a hero in comic books and in movies. I grew up believing this dream.

Nervousness I'm so nervous. I've always been nervous, ever since I was a kid.

Entertainment Missing I like entertaining people. I really miss it.

Humility I hope I didn't bore you too much with my life story.

Concerts Entertainment Excitement Live Music A live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd and on stage. It's my favorite part of the business, live concerts.

Achievement Ambition Drive Momentum Power Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.

Aging Continuity Life S Unpredictability Every time I think that I'm getting old, and gradually going to the grave, something else happens.

Authenticity Individuality People ask me where I got my singing style. I didn't copy my style from anybody.

Continuity Cultural Heritage Learning Respect Tradition The colored folks been singing it and playing it just like I'm doin' now, man, for more years than I know. I got it from them.

Caution Maintain Calm Self-awareness I'm trying to keep a level head. You have to be careful out in the world. It's so easy to get turned.

Energy Entertainment Luxury Passion Risk Taking Man, I really like Vegas.

Admiration Dedication Passion Reflection I knew by heart all the dialogue of James Dean's films; I could watch Rebel Without a Cause a hundred times over.

Approval Family Reputation More than anything else, I want the folks back at home to think right of me.

Body Movement My movements, ma'am, are all leg movements. I don't do nothing with my body.

Creativity Entertainment Importance of Engagement Motivation Performance I learned how important it is to entertain people and give them a reason to come and watch you play.

Good Example Integrity Morality I've tried to lead a straight, clean life, not set any kind of a bad example.