The army teaches boys to think like men.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that being in the army helps young men mature and develop a more adult way of thinking. The army's discipline and challenges can transform boys into men, teaching them to be more responsible, focused, and capable of making tough decisions. This quote reflects the idea that the experience of military service can inspire personal growth and help young people transition into adulthood.
About Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley, known as the “King of Rock and Roll”, was an American singer and actor who is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and his music career began in 1954 at Sun Records, where he helped pioneer the rockabilly genre. Presley became a leading figure in the rock and roll movement, despite initial controversy over his provocative performance style and promotion of African-American music.
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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.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
The army teaches boys to think like men.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
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.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Too much TV hurts movies.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I’m trying to keep a level head. You have to be careful out in the world. It’s so easy to get turned.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Man, that record came out and was real big in Memphis. They started playing it, and it got real big. Don’t know why-the lyrics had no meaning.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I happened to come along in the music business when there was no trend.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I’m no hillbilly singer.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I’ve never written a song in my life. It’s all a big hoax.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Until we meet again, may God bless you as he has blessed me.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
The image is one thing and the human being is another. It’s very hard to live up to an image, put it that way.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I was an only child, and Mother was always right with me all my life. I used to get very angry at her when I was growing up-it’s a natural thing.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I have no use for bodyguards, but I have very specific use for two highly trained certified public accountants.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I think I have something tonight that’s not quite correct for evening wear. Blue suede shoes.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
They put me on television. And the whole thing broke loose. It was wild, I tell ya for sure.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I hope I didn’t bore you too much with my life story.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can’t help but move to it. That’s what happens to me. I can’t help it.’
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Whatever I will become will be what God has chosen for me.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Those people in New York are not gonna change me none.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
The next thing I knew, I was out of the service and making movies again. My first picture was called, GI Blues. I thought I was still in the army.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
After a hard day of basic training, you could eat a rattlesnake.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
People ask me where I got my singing style. I didn’t copy my style from anybody.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
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.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Man, I really like Vegas.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I’m so nervous. I’ve always been nervous, ever since I was a kid.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Since the beginning, it was just the same. The only difference, the crowds are bigger now.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Every time I think that I’m getting old, and gradually going to the grave, something else happens.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I’ve tried to lead a straight, clean life, not set any kind of a bad example.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I don’t think I’m bad for people. If I did think I was bad for people, I would go back to driving a truck, and I really mean this.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I’m not trying to be sexy. It’s just my way of expressing myself when I move around.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
When I got outta High School I was driving a truck. I was just a poor boy from Memphis, Memphis.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
There are too many people that depend on me. I’m too obligated. I’m in too far to get out.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Rhythm is something you either have or don’t have, but when you have it, you have it all over.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
More than anything else, I want the folks back at home to think right of me.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Later on they send me to Hollywood. To make movies. It was all new to me. I was only 21 years old.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I was an overnight sensation.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I’ll stay in Memphis.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I don’t do any vulgar movements.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
That’s why I hate to get started in these jam sessions. I’m always the last one to leave.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
My movements, ma’am, are all leg movements. I don’t do nothing with my body.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
It’s human nature to gripe, but I’m going ahead and doing the best I can.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I sure lost my musical direction in Hollywood. My songs were the same conveyer belt mass production, just like most of my movies were.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Those movies sure got me into a rut.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I learned how important it is to entertain people and give them a reason to come and watch you play.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I’d just like to be treated like a regular customer.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I don’t know anything about music. In my line you don’t have to.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
When I was a boy, I always saw myself as a hero in comic books and in movies. I grew up believing this dream.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
From the time I was a kid, I always knew something was going to happen to me. Didn’t know exactly what.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I never expected to be anybody important.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I knew by heart all the dialogue of James Dean’s films; I could watch Rebel Without a Cause a hundred times over.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
The closest I ever came to getting married was just before I started singing. In fact, my first record saved my neck.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I’m strictly for Stevenson. I don’t dig the intellectual bit, but I’m telling you, man, he knows the most.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
The Lord can give, and the Lord can take away. I might be herding sheep next year.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I’ve been getting some bad publicity – but you got to expect that.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I like to sing ballads the way Eddie Fisher does and the way Perry Como does. But the way I’m singing now is what makes the money.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
Just because I managed to do a little something, I don’t want anyone back home to think I got the big head.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I did the Ed Sullivan show four times. I did the Steve Allen show. I did the Jackie Gleason show.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I was training to be an electrician. I suppose I got wired the wrong way round somewhere along the line.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I like entertaining people. I really miss it.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
When I get married, it’ll be no secret.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I’ll never make it, it will never happen, because they’re never going to hear me ’cause they’re screaming all the time.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)
I miss my singing career very much.
American singer and actor (1935-1977)