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91 Inspirational Mark Wahlberg Quotes On Success

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Dec 22, 2021

Jesse Brown

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Mark Wahlberg is an inspiring actor who turned his life around from crimes, drugs, and bad choices throughout his life, to become one of the biggest movie stars and producers in Hollywood! Some of his top movies are Ted, Shooter, Daddy’s Home 1 & 2, Uncharted, Lone Survivor, and finally the TV series that portrayed Mark’s life and friends; ‘Entourage’.

Check out these inspirational Mark Wahlberg quotes on his acting career and life experience!

Here are 91 Inspiring Mark Wahlberg Quotes:

1. “All that running around in my underwear put money in my pockets. I can focus on working in interesting movies without having to worry about supporting myself.” – Mark Wahlberg

2. “I have a lot of real life experience with hustling and doing stupid stuff.” – Mark Wahlberg

3. “I want people to come see my films and enjoy them but at the end of the day you can’t control what people think.” – Mark Wahlberg

4. “[I want to be remembered] as a great servant of God who tried to give back as much as possible, and as a great father and husband.” – Mark Wahlberg

5. “I’ve been in enough movies to know that when you’re on the set and you start shooting, you’re looking at playback and you get a sense of what it’s going to be like.” – Mark Wahlberg

6. “I do understand that going out and promoting the movie is a big responsibility, and part of the reason they give me the job in the first place.” – Mark Wahlberg

7. “Well every moment, every project is different. I took a very slow approach to acting, trying to really work with people I could learn from. And I got something different out of each experience.” – Mark Wahlberg

8. “I prepare mentally and physically for everything I do. I like having to do both, because you submerge yourself into the character and the world and you live it until it’s over.” – Mark Wahlberg

9. “I’m much more concerned with being a good dad than a good actor, being there for my children, educating them and hopefully helping them avoid some of the mistakes that I’ve made.” – Mark Wahlberg

10. “I work as hard as anybody will ever work and I like that. That’s why I’ve been successful and that is when I feel good about myself. If I do my damnedest and don’t succeed, I feel good about the effort.” – Mark Wahlberg

11. “I think the most important thing is to always be involved in every aspect of their life. To give them enough trust that they can share things with you. I don’t want them to be terrified of me, you know? But I don’t want them to think they can do whatever they want and get away with it, either, because they can’t.” – Mark Wahlberg

12. “I’ve always been into working out and eating healthy. That’s just who I am.” – Mark Wahlberg

13. “Working with talented people and challenging myself as an actor [excites me].” – Mark Wahlberg

14. “I never got on the course with my dad, but to be playing golf with my kids – that’s a dream.” – Mark Wahlberg

15. “There will be new and exciting filmmakers to come and movies that will be great successes.” – Mark Wahlberg

16. “I always root for the bad guy and I don’t think you have a great movie without a great villain.” – Mark Wahlberg

17. “Every time I do a movie, I’m reading the script, or if it’s something I have coming up, I’m reading the script, and I just spend hours and hours and days and weeks and months going over the script and just writing a lot of different ideas down, finding a little dialogue or just coming up with ideas for scenes and moments and all that kind of stuff.” – Mark Wahlberg

18. “I just focus on my work with inner-city kids, and in my community, and on my philanthropic work.” – Mark Wahlberg

19. “I love roles where I am required to prepare physically. And it’s fun putting on weight and eating.” – Mark Wahlberg

20. “I’m the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy.” – Mark Wahlberg

21. “The environment I was raised in, you had to, to survive.” – Mark Wahlberg

22. “A lot of people tend to chew up the scenery. I’m a firm believer in less is more, especially on the big screen.” – Mark Wahlberg

23. “The only thing I don’t like about acting is that it takes so much time away from my family. Otherwise, I don’t have any complaints.” – Mark Wahlberg

24. “I’ve always looked at my career as an athlete would look at his: I won’t play forever. Some don’t know when to walk away, but the smart ones do.” – Mark Wahlberg

25. “You know, there’s nothing like seeing the smile on my kids’ faces. Laughing together. Playing. It’s the best.” – Mark Wahlberg

26. “If I can start my day out by saying my prayers and getting myself focused, then I know I’m doing the right thing. That 10 minutes helps me in every way throughout the day.” – Mark Wahlberg

27. “I don’t like to eat in movies. I don’t like props. Some people have always got to have a thing and they’re doing this or doing that. I hate it. I just want to talk or fight. Or both!” – Mark Wahlberg

28. “Having more success allows you more freedom to take more risks and do things.” – Mark Wahlberg

29. “There are guys who want to look good, and there are guys who want to perform at their best. Being fit is about being able to perform at your best, not necessarily just looking your best.” – Mark Wahlberg

30. “When you go into a starring position and you’re carrying a movie, it’s important that people like it. So I only do things that I can connect with in some sort of way, or that I can identify with.” – Mark Wahlberg

31. “I don’t intend to be insensitive to the victims and their families but, at the same time, as an actor, it’s our job, and we are obligated to portray the characters in the most realistic way possible.” – Mark Wahlberg

32. “I want to give my kids the world, but I also want them to appreciate everything, to succeed, to be good people, to enjoy life. This is my most important role. If I fail at this, I fail at everything.” – Mark Wahlberg

33. “If I succeed in business but fail as a father, then I’ve failed.” – Mark Wahlberg

34. “A lot of talented actors still have to pay their bills.” – Mark Wahlberg

35. “For me, family always comes first I would do anything to protect them.” – Mark Wahlberg

36. “Most of the humor comes from how outrageous the situations and circumstances are.” – Mark Wahlberg

37. “The best part of a great movie is a great villain and I usually have a tendency to root for the bad guy.” – Mark Wahlberg

38. “I pray to be a good servant to God, a father, a husband, a son, a friend, a brother, an uncle, a good neighbor, a good leader to those who look up to me, a good follower to those who are serving God and doing the right thing.” – Mark Wahlberg

39. “I did a lot of things that I regretted and I certainly paid for my mistakes. You have to go and ask for forgiveness and it wasn’t until I really started doing good and doing right, by other people as well as myself, that I really started to feel that guilt go away. So I don’t have a problem going to sleep at night.” – Mark Wahlberg

40. “Look, if you’re driving down the highway at 120 miles an hour, I’d rather be behind the wheel than in the backseat.” – Mark Wahlberg

41. “I also like to get out there to promote a positive message about the importance of family and faith and of doing the right thing.” – Mark Wahlberg

42. “Boston didn’t always have the best reputation, nor did I, growing up in Boston, as a kid with challenges and obstacles in front of me.” – Mark Wahlberg

43. “I’m proud to be white. I don’t have anything against my color. But I don’t think color matters, either. Just like I feel it doesn’t matter that I’m a white dude doin’ black music.” – Mark Wahlberg

44. “It’s never been more difficult or complicated for me to make a movie. It’s about my home, my people, my community.” – Mark Wahlberg

45. “I like to talk to people. I’ve got one assistant, one Blackberry. That’s my overhead. I don’t text that much or email. I like to sit down face-to-face and have a conversation with you. I’m old-fashioned.” – Mark Wahlberg

46. “I always try to bring a little bit of my own personality to the character, or some sort of personal connection makes it a little bit more of an organic portrayal and the audience can kind of maybe believe it a little bit more. But I always look for something to kind of connect with and identify with, or bring something of myself to the table.” – Mark Wahlberg

47. “It’s funny, because when you’re younger you’re in a rush to be 18 or 21 or whatever. But then you hit 30. And now, the days go by like hours. You think, 40, man, this could be the halfway point. It could be the three-quarters point, you know? Who knows?” – Mark Wahlberg

48. “I have more money now than I know what to do with.” – Mark Wahlberg

49. “I miss being able to wake up when I want and go on stage when I want and pull down my pants when I want.” – Mark Wahlberg

50. “It’s always been a dream of mine, and a childhood fantasy, to play a great champion. I would much rather haven been an athlete than an actor. This is like some second place consolation prize.” – Mark Wahlberg

51. “Well, I would love it if they could take all the guns away. Unfortunately, you can’t do that so you hope that good people in the world have them to protect the people who can’t protect themselves.” – Mark Wahlberg

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53. “I stopped smoking weed for my kids. One day, we were driving and you could smell it from somewhere. My daughter asked what the smell was so I told her it was a skunk. Then she said, ‘Sometimes Daddy smells like that!’ to me and my wife. So I knew I had to quit.” – Mark Wahlberg

54. “Music is my life. The last job I had, I was a bricklayer’s apprentice. And I was happy with that job, too, because it was something that made me feel good. To build a wall for the side of a building felt really good to me.” – Mark Wahlberg

55. “I’m always friendly and encouraging on set. I want people to be at their best creatively.” – Mark Wahlberg

56. “I would definitely like to direct at some point. I’ve been very fortunate to work with some amazing talent and study them. But when the right time and the right story arrives, and I feel like I’m compelled to tell it, then I’ll do that.” – Mark Wahlberg

57. “It’s all about love and how we are all connected.” – Mark Wahlberg

58. “I’ve got a pretty wide range of stuff that I’m interested in in life. But producing… it gives me a lot more time at home to spend with my family as opposed to being away on location shooting nights for months at a time.” – Mark Wahlberg

59. “I don’t go to Mass every day. But I go to church every day. Just sitting there, thinking – it’s a great way to start the morning, you know? You feel so good coming out, and your approach to everything is suddenly really clear.” – Mark Wahlberg

60. “I’ve always wanted to be in the health and wellness business. I try to encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle.” – Mark Wahlberg

61. “The world obviously needs to change… if we can’t protect our innocent women and children, then we have a serious problem.” – Mark Wahlberg

62. “I attribute all of my success to my Catholic faith. My faith has given me the ability to be a good father, a good husband and most importantly a good person.” – Mark Wahlberg

63. “Even my going back to school was to inspire young people that it’s never too late to education. That’s all I can do, and try to be the best father and husband that I can be.” – Mark Wahlberg

64. “I grew up in predominantly black neighborhoods and went to predominantly black schools. And hip-hop is what I grew up listening to in my teenage years. Basically I’m just being myself.” – Mark Wahlberg

65. “Having two daughters changed my perspective on a lot of things, and I definitely have a newfound respect for women. And I think I finally became a good and real man when I had a daughter.” – Mark Wahlberg

66. “I don’t enjoy doing nothing or sitting in my trailer watching ESPN.” – Mark Wahlberg

67. “I don’t want to let my guard down and feel too comfortable. If you become complacent, you start feeling entitled. I’m ready to go dig ditches if I have to. Whatever I gotta do to provide for my family. Whatever I gotta do to make sure that I do the best possible job at whatever wonderful opportunities I’ve been handed.” – Mark Wahlberg

68. “I love movies that are challenging to me both physically and emotionally and that I have to take a lot of time leading up to it to get into that headspace and live in that headspace throughout the course of the production.” – Mark Wahlberg

69. “There aren’t really many compliments flying around with me and my friends. It’s a lot of tough love. But you know, that love is there and if you need to have a serious conversation you just gotta wait for the right time to do it.” – Mark Wahlberg

70. “I approach a comedy the same way I do a drama. I try to make it as real as possible.” – Mark Wahlberg

71. “I’ve always wanted to do right in life. But the wanting and the doing aren’t quite the same thing.” – Mark Wahlberg

72. “The important thing is that ever since I realized all the wrongs that I had done, I have been trying to correct them for the past 27 years.” – Mark Wahlberg

73. “Hopefully, we’re still living in the land of second chances.” – Mark Wahlberg

74. “Pretty early on in making the first movie I realized that this is what I wanted to do. I felt like by that time I just found my niche, like this is what I was supposed to be doing. So I completely submerged myself into the world of watching movies, making my own movies, buying video cameras and lights. When I wasn’t making a movie, I was making my own movies. When I wasn’t making movies, I was watching movies. I was going back and studying film and looking back at guys that were perceived as great guys that I can identify with. It just became my life.” – Mark Wahlberg

75. “I’m only doing whatever the next role calls for.” – Mark Wahlberg

76. “As soon as I ended up being incarcerated, I said, you know, this is not the life for me.” – Mark Wahlberg

77. “There’s nothing better than meeting somebody with a great soul, and a great spirit and a good heart.” – Mark Wahlberg

78. “I never lie. I believe everything I say, so it’s not a lie.” – Mark Wahlberg

79. “If I am awarded a pardon for my philanthropic work, great; if not, I will continue to be involved in the community and to work just as hard, if not harder, to prevent kids from going down the same road and making the same mistakes.” – Mark Wahlberg

80. “I’m fortunate that my job gives me the motivation to be as fit as possible. I wound up in a profession that requires physical and mental preparation, so I get to prepare like an athlete for everything I do. I’m living the dream, man.” – Mark Wahlberg

81. “As far as I’m concerned, there’s no job more important on the planet than being a mom.” – Mark Wahlberg

82. “I don’t wanna hear nobody complain that they’re getting paid all this money and people won’t leave them alone. It’s part of it.” – Mark Wahlberg

83. “Success for me is just having a job and have the studio feel confident that I can go out there and make a movie that people will enjoy.” – Mark Wahlberg

84. “I embrace old age. Look, I’m never going to dunk on LeBron James, and I’ve learned to accept that. I got a pretty good life, and I’m very fortunate, and I have my blessings.” – Mark Wahlberg

85. “I just want to do the best possible job with everything that I do. But I’m far more concerned with being a good father as opposed to being a good actor because that’s what’s really going to matter.” – Mark Wahlberg

86. “But no, I’m not political. My obligation is to pull the lever and elect somebody who’s going to make life a little better for everybody, especially those who don’t have as much good fortune as others.” – Mark Wahlberg

87. “The first thing I do when I start my day is, I get down on my hands and knees and give thanks to God. Whenever I go outside of my house, the first thing I do is stop at the church.” – Mark Wahlberg

88. “I love being on sets with very seasoned directors as well as very new directors. Every time is a discovery process. You learn something new every time.” – Mark Wahlberg

89. “I always tend to like the characters that I play. I’m convinced that I am this person and I’m OK with whatever they do.” – Mark Wahlberg

90. “I like to do projects I feel some connection to.” – Mark Wahlberg

91. “I approach everything the same. I try to make it as real as possible, whether you gotta make people laugh or make people cry, it’s always the same approach for me. But if I start doing pratfalls, somebody please pull the plug on me.” – Mark Wahlberg

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Ten powerful quotes by Grant Cardone have profoundly impacted my life and helped me achieve my goals

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Mar 10, 2023

Jeremie Warner

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80 Inspirational Quotes About Purpose to Fuel Your Passion

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1 year ago

Feb 21, 2023

Joel Brown (Founder of Addicted2Success.com)

If you’re seeking inspiration and motivation to discover your purpose in life, look no further than these purpose quotes. Finding your purpose can be a challenging and daunting task, but it’s a crucial step towards living a fulfilling life. These quotes provide wisdom and insight into the importance of purpose and how to pursue it.

Whether you’re feeling lost or searching for direction, these purpose quotes can provide clarity and guidance. From famous philosophers and authors to modern-day thought leaders, these quotes offer a diverse range of perspectives on purpose.

Take some time to reflect on these purpose quotes and consider how they resonate with your own journey. Remember that discovering your purpose is a personal and unique experience, but these quotes can serve as a source of encouragement and inspiration along the way.

So, if you’re ready to unlock the power of purpose in your life, start by exploring these insightful purpose quotes. With determination, focus, and a positive mindset, you can discover your purpose and live the life you’ve always dreamed of.

Here are 80 Inspirational Quotes about Purpose

1. “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

2. “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” – Pablo Picasso

3. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” – Steve Jobs

4. “Your purpose is not just a job or a career, it’s a calling from God that inspires you to make a difference in the world.” – Joel Brown

5. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer

6. “The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.” – Robert F. Kennedy

7. “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman

8. “Your purpose in life is to use your unique gifts and talents to make a positive impact on the world around you.” – Sir Ken Robinson

9. “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.” – Soren Kierkegaard

10. “The purpose of life is to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

11. “Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect.” – Unknown

12. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson

13. “Your purpose in life is to use your gifts and passions to help others, and in doing so, find joy and fulfillment for yourself.” – Unknown

14. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

15. “The purpose of life is to find your voice and inspire others to find theirs.” – Stephen Covey

16. “Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.” – Peter Hagerty

17. “Your purpose in life is to create something that outlasts you.” – Matthew McConaughey

18. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

19. “The purpose of life is to find your own way, and to find your own path, and to follow it.” – Unknown

20. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln

21. “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene

22. “The purpose of life is to make your heart sing and your soul dance.” – Unknown

23. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis

24. “The purpose of life is to be a light to others, to show them the way, and to help them find their own path.” – Unknown

25. “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill

26. “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” – Sam Levenson

27. “The purpose of life is to find your passion and pursue it. – Unknown

28. “You were born with a purpose. You have something to offer the world that no one else can.” – Marie Forleo

29. “Purpose is the reason you journey. Passion is the fire that lights your way.” – Ryan Blair

30. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

31. “The meaning of life is to give life meaning.” – Ken Hudgins

32. “The purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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33. “Your purpose in life is to find your voice and give it a voice.” – Stephen Covey

34. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” – Steve Jobs

35. “Your purpose in life is to find your own path, and to follow it, no matter what anyone else says.” – Unknown

36. “When you find your purpose, everything else falls into place.” – Frida

37. “Your purpose is not to impress others, but to express yourself.” – Unknown

38. “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

39. “Find your purpose, and then give your whole heart to it.” – Unknown

40. “You have a purpose in life. Don’t let anyone else tell you otherwise.” – Unknown

41. “Purpose is the reason you are here. Passion is what makes you stay.” – Michael Jordan

42. “The purpose of life is to create, to give, to love, and to leave a legacy.” – Unknown

43. “The purpose of life is not to be perfect, but to be authentic.” – Unknown

44. “Your purpose is to live the life that is right for you, not the life that others expect of you.” – Kobe Bryant

45. “Your purpose in life is to make a positive difference in the world, no matter how small.” – Richard Branson

46. “The purpose of life is to find truth, and to live it, no matter what.” – Joel Brown

47. “Your purpose in life is to create a life that you love, and to share that love with others.” – Unknown

48. “Your purpose in life is not to be successful, but to live a meaningful life that aligns with your values and passions.” – Unknown

49. “Finding your purpose is a journey, not a destination.” – Unknown

50. “The purpose of life is to use your gifts and talents to make the world a better place.” – Dwayne Johnson

51. “The purpose of life is to be yourself, and to express yourself fully in the world.” – Unknown

52. “Your purpose in life is to live with intention, to pursue your passions, and to make a positive impact on the world.” – Unknown

53. “Your purpose in life is not just to exist, but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” – Maya Angelou

54. “The purpose of life is to grow, to learn, to evolve, and to become the best version of yourself.” – Unknown

55. “Your purpose in life is to live a life that is true to yourself, and that inspires others to do the same.” – Unknown

56. “The purpose of life is to find joy in the journey, and to create a life that brings you happiness and fulfillment.” – Dwight Howard

57. “Your purpose in life is to make a difference in the lives of others, to be of service, and to contribute to the greater good.” – Myles Munroe

58. “The purpose of life is to discover your own path, and to have the courage to follow it, no matter where it leads.” – Jay Shetty

59. “Your purpose in life is to be the best version of yourself, and to inspire others to do the same.” – Unknown

60. “The purpose of life is to create something that will outlast us, to leave a positive impact on the world, and to make a difference in the lives of others.” – Elon Musk

61. “Your purpose in life is to embrace your unique gifts and talents, and to use them to create a life that is truly your own.” – Unknown

62. “The purpose of life is to seek out new experiences, to learn, to grow, and to find meaning in every moment.” – Unknown

63. “The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but a life without a purpose.” – Myles Munroe

64. “Chase the vision, not the money; the money will end up following you.” – Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos

65. “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.” – Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company

66. “You can’t have a million-dollar dream with a minimum-wage work ethic.” – Stephen C. Hogan, author and entrepreneur

67. “When you have a strong enough why, you can tolerate any how.” – Tony Robbins

68. “Purpose is not a destination, it’s a journey. It’s not something you find, it’s something you create.” – Evan Carmichael

69. “If you are not passionate about it, forget it.” – Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s

70. “You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.” – Rick Warren

Here are some of my most shared quotes about purpose:

1. “Without purpose, you’re like a ship without a rudder, drifting into the abyss, never reaching your destination.” – Joel Brown

2. “Purpose is the compass that will guide you on your journey to greatness.” – Joel Brown

3. “Purpose is not just a destination, it’s a journey, a process of self-discovery and growth.” – Joel Brown

4. “The most successful people in the world have a clear sense of purpose, a burning desire to achieve their dreams.” – Joel Brown

5. “Your purpose is your passion, the thing that makes you come alive and gives your life meaning.” – Joel Brown

6. “Purpose gives you the courage to take risks, to try new things, to step outside of your comfort zone.” – Joel Brown

7. “The key to unlocking your full potential is to discover your God given purpose, and then pursue it with all your heart.” – Joel Brown

8. “When you have a strong sense of purpose, you can overcome any obstacle and achieve anything you set your mind to.” – Joel Brown

9. “Your purpose is not just about what you do, it’s about who you are and what you stand for.” – Joel Brown

10. “Purpose is the driving force behind all great achievements. When you have a clear sense of purpose, nothing can stop you.” – Joel Brown

Read more success & entrepreneurship lessons from the founder of Addicted2Success Joel Brown

Which quote is your favorite quote about Purpose? Leave a comment below.

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51 Legendary Elvis Presley Quotes

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1 year ago

Jan 26, 2023

Joel Brown (Founder of Addicted2Success.com)

Elvis Presley’s words of wisdom through these quotes continue to inspire us to chase our dreams and never give up on our ambitions.

Elvis Presley was a true artist who believed in the power of hard work and dedication.

Let us take a cue from the King of Rock and Roll and let Elvis Presley’s quotes guide you to be the best version of yourself.

Here are 51 Inspirational Elvis Presley Quotes:

1. “I’m not trying to prove anything with my music” – Elvis Presley

2. “I don’t want to be a figurehead, I just want to be an instrument of God” – Elvis Presley

3. “I don’t want to be just a memory” – Elvis Presley

4. “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.” – Elvis Presley

5. “I’m just a simple country boy at heart.” – Elvis Presley

6. “My work is my life, I put everything I am into it” – Elvis Presley

7. “I’m just trying to do the best I can” – Elvis Presley

8. “I’m not the kind of person who tries to be cool or trendy. I’m definitely an individual.” – Elvis Presley

9. “I’m just an ordinary person who has become a king” – Elvis Presley

10. “I’m not the kind of person who tries to be cool or trendy. I’m definitely an individual.” – Elvis Presley

11. “I’m the king of rock and roll, but I didn’t invent it” – Elvis Presley

12. “I’m not trying to be sexy. It’s just my way of expressing myself when I move around.” – Elvis Presley

13. “I’m not the kind of person who tries to be cool or trendy. I’m definitely an individual.” – Elvis Presley

14. “I’m just an entertainer, that’s all.” – Elvis Presley

15. “I try to give my audience a little of what they came for, a little of what they didn’t expect.” – Elvis Presley

16. “I’m always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning… Every day I find something creative to do with my life.” – Elvis Presley

17. “The only thing that can change my mind is a better idea.” – Elvis Presley

18. “I don’t think I have ever been as relaxed on stage as I am now.” – Elvis Presley

19. “I’m just a simple country boy at heart.” – Elvis Presley

20. “I just want to be remembered as a good performer.” – Elvis Presley

21. “I’ve left my mark, and I hope it’s a good one” – Elvis Presley

22. “If you can’t find a good companion to walk with, walk alone, like an elephant roaming the jungle. It is better to be alone than to be with those who will hinder your progress.” – Elvis Presley

23. “I’m not a politician. I’m just an entertainer” – Elvis Presley

24. “I’m a one-man army” – Elvis Presley

25. “I’m not the kind of person who tries to be cool or trendy. I’m definitely an individual.” – Elvis Presley

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26. “I’m just an ordinary person who has become a king.” – Elvis Presley

27. “I’m not trying to prove anything with my music.” – Elvis Presley

28. “I don’t want to be a figurehead, I just want to be an instrument of God.” – Elvis Presley

29. “I don’t want to be just a memory.” – Elvis Presley

30. “I’m just trying to do the best I can.” – Elvis Presley

31. “I’m not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well.” – Elvis Presley

32. “I’m the first one to say I’ve made a lot of mistakes, but I’ve also had a lot of successes.” – Elvis Presley

33. “I’m always looking for new ways to express myself and push the boundaries of what I can do.” – Elvis Presley

34. “I’m not afraid to take risks and try new things, even if it means going against the norm.” – Elvis Presley

35. “I’m not just a singer, I’m an entertainer. I want to give my audience a show they’ll never forget.” – Elvis Presley

36. “I’m not in the music business for the fame or the money, I’m in it because I love it.” – Elvis Presley

37. “I’m not just a musician, I’m a storyteller. I want to take my audience on a journey through my songs.” – Elvis Presley

38. “I don’t believe in being a one-hit wonder. I want to have a long and successful career.” – Elvis Presley

39. “I’m not just a performer, I’m a student of music. I’m always learning and growing as an artist.” – Elvis Presley

40. “I’m not just a singer, I’m a performer. I want to give my audience an experience they’ll never forget.” – Elvis Presley

41. “Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do ‘em all together, I guess.” – Elvis Presley

42. “Man, I was tame compared to what they do now. Are you kidding? I didn’t do anything but just jiggle.” – Elvis Presley

43. “…the image is one thing and the human being is another…it’s very hard to live up to an image.” – Elvis Presley

44. “I ain’t no saint, but I’ve tried never to do anything that would hurt my family or offend God…I figure all any kid needs is hope and the feeling he or she belongs. If I could do or say anything that would give some kid that feeling, I would believe I had contributed something to the world.” – Elvis Presley

45. “Don’t criticize what you don’t understand, son. You never walked in that man’s shoes.” – Elvis Presley

46. “When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books and I was the hero of the comic book. I saw movies and I was the hero in the movie. So every dream I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times…I learned very early in life that: ‘Without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain’t got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend – without a song.’ So I keep singing a song. Goodnight. Thank you.” – Elvis Presley

47. “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.” – Elvis Presley

48. “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.” – Elvis Presley

49. “We do two shows a night for five weeks. A lotta times we’ll go upstairs and sing until daylight – gospel songs. We grew up with it…It more or less puts your mind at ease. It does mine.” – Elvis Presley

50. “I’ve never gotten over what they call stagefright. I go through it every show. I’m pretty concerned, I’m pretty much thinking about the show. I never get completely comfortable with it, and I don’t let the people around me get comfortable with it, in that I remind them that it’s a new crowd out there, it’s a new audience, and they haven’t seen us before. So it’s got to be like the first time we go on.” – Elvis Presley

51. “‘Til we meet again, may God bless you. Adios.” – Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley’s legacy lives on as a true icon of music and entertainment:

He left an indelible mark on the world with his unique style and undeniable talent. Elvis broke barriers and set the standard for generations to come, and his influence can still be felt in music today. He truly was the King of Rock and Roll, and his legacy will continue to inspire for many years to come.

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