Muhammad Ali

Boxer

1942-01-17 – 2016-06-03

American professional boxer and three-time world heavyweight champion. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., he became known for his speed, charisma, and major bouts such as the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila. He was also a prominent public figure in civil rights and religious life.

Quotes by Muhammad Ali

All through my life, I have been tested. My will has been tested, my courage has been tested, my strength has been tested. Now my patience and endurance are being tested.
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When it comes to love, compassion, and other feelings of the heart, I am rich.
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Why should they ask me to put on a uniform and go 10,000 miles from home and drop bombs and bullets on Brown people in Vietnam while so-called Negro people in Louisville are treated like dogs and denied simple human rights? No I'm not going 10,000 miles from home to help murder and burn another poor nation simply to continue the domination of white slave masters of the darker people the world over. This is the day when such evils must come to an end. I have been warned that to take such a stand would cost me millions of dollars. But I have said it once and I will say it again. The real enemy of my people is here. I will not disgrace my religion, my people or myself by becoming a tool to enslave those who are fighting for their own justice, freedom and equality. If I thought the war was going to bring freedom and equality to 22 million of my people they wouldn't have to draft me, I'd join tomorrow. I have nothing to lose by standing up for my beliefs. So I'll go to jail, so what? We've been in jail for 400 years.
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If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough.
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You don't have to be in a boxing ring to be a great fighter. As long as you are true to yourself, you will succeed in your fight for that in which you believe.
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This is the legend of Cassius Clay, The most beautiful fighter in the world today.He talks a great deal, and brags indeed-y, of a muscular punch that's incredibly speed-y.The fistic world was dull and weary,But with a champ like Liston, things had to be dreary.Then someone with color and someone with dash, Brought fight fans are runnin' with Cash.This brash young boxer is something to see And the heavyweight championship is his des-tin-y.This kid fights great; he's got speed and endurance,But if you sign to fight him, increase your insurance.This kid's got a left; this kid's got a right,If he hit you once, you're asleep for the night.And as you lie on the floor while the ref counts ten,You'll pray that you won't have to fight me again.For I am the man this poem's about,The next champ of the world, there isn't a doubt.This I predict and I know the score,I'll be champ of the world in '64.When I say three, they'll go in the third,10 months agoSo don't bet against me, I'm a man of my word.He is the greatest! Yes!I am the man this poem's about,I'll be champ of the world, there isn't a doubt.Here I predict Mr. Liston's dismemberment,I'll hit him so hard; he'll wonder where October and November went.When I say two, there's never a third,Standin against me is completely absurd.When Cassius says a mouse can outrun a horse,Don't ask how; put your money where your mouse is!I AM THE GREATEST!
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My wealth is in my knowledge of self, love, and spirituality.
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Allah is the Greatest. I'm just the greatest boxer
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You lose nothing when fighting for a cause ... In my mind the losers are those who don't have a cause they care about.
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I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion'.
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If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it - then I can achieve it.
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My wealth is in my knowledge of self, love, and spirituality.
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When it comes to love, compassion, and other feelings of the heart, I am rich.
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All through my life, I have been tested. My will has been tested, my courage has been tested, my strength has been tested. Now my patience and endurance are being tested.
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If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it - then I can achieve it.
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Allah is the Greatest. I'm just the greatest boxer
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I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion'.
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You don't have to be in a boxing ring to be a great fighter. As long as you are true to yourself, you will succeed in your fight for that in which you believe.
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If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough.
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You lose nothing when fighting for a cause ... In my mind the losers are those who don't have a cause they care about.
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