One of the most beautiful truths about Elvis Presley did not come from the stage, the spotlight, or the roar of adoring crowds. It came from the simple, heartfelt wisdom of his father, Vernon Presley. He once said:

“Poor we were, I’ll never deny that. But trash we weren’t… There were times we had nothing to eat but cornbread and water. But we always had compassion for people… We never put anybody down. Neither did Elvis.”

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