Muhammad Ali Quotes And Sayings

Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and activist. He was widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century. From early in his career, Ali was known as an inspiring, controversial, and polarizing figure both inside and outside the ring. At age 22 in 1964, he won the WBA, WBC and lineal heavyweight titles from Sonny Liston in an upset. Clay then converted to Islam and changed his name from Cassius Clay, which he called his “slave name”, to Muhammad Ali. He set an example of racial pride for African Americans and resistance to white domination during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.

Friendship... Is Not Something You Learn In School. But If You Haven't Learned The Meaning Of Friendship, You Really Haven't Learned Anything.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (1) - Friendship... Is Not Something You Lear... - QuotesFriendship... Is Not Something You Learn In School. But If You Haven't Learned The Meaning Of Friendship, You Really Haven't Learned Anything.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (1) - Friendship... Is Not Something You Lear... - Quotes

I Figured That If I Said It Enough, I Would Convince The World That I Really Was The Greatest.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (101) - I Figured That If I Said It Enough, I... - QuotesI Figured That If I Said It Enough, I Would Convince The World That I Really Was The Greatest.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (101) - I Figured That If I Said It Enough, I... - Quotes

It's The Repetition Of Affirmations That Leads To Belief. And Once That Belief Becomes A Deep Conviction, Things Begin To Happen.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (10) - It's The Repetition Of Affirmations Th... - QuotesIt's The Repetition Of Affirmations That Leads To Belief. And Once That Belief Becomes A Deep Conviction, Things Begin To Happen.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (10) - It's The Repetition Of Affirmations Th... - Quotes

Life Is A Gamble. You Can Get Hurt, But People Die In Plane Crashes, Lose Their Arms And Legs In Car Accidents; People Die Every Day. Same With Fighters: Some Die, Some Get Hurt, Some Go On. You Just Don't Let Yourself Believe It Will Happen To You.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (100) - Life Is A Gamble. You Can Get Hurt, B... - QuotesLife Is A Gamble. You Can Get Hurt, But People Die In Plane Crashes, Lose Their Arms And Legs In Car Accidents; People Die Every Day. Same With Fighters: Some Die, Some Get Hurt, Some Go On. You Just Don't Let Yourself Believe It Will Happen To You.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (100) - Life Is A Gamble. You Can Get Hurt, B... - Quotes

My Way Of Joking Is To Tell The Truth. That's The Funniest Joke In The World.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (102) - My Way Of Joking Is To Tell The Truth... - QuotesMy Way Of Joking Is To Tell The Truth. That's The Funniest Joke In The World.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (102) - My Way Of Joking Is To Tell The Truth... - Quotes

I Had To Prove You Could Be A New Kind Of Black Man. I Had To Show The World.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (103) - I Had To Prove You Could Be A New Kin... - QuotesI Had To Prove You Could Be A New Kind Of Black Man. I Had To Show The World.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (103) - I Had To Prove You Could Be A New Kin... - Quotes

Ever Since I First Came Here In 1963 To Fight Henry Cooper, I Have Loved The People Of England.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (107) - Ever Since I First Came Here In 1963 ... - QuotesEver Since I First Came Here In 1963 To Fight Henry Cooper, I Have Loved The People Of England.

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The Fact Is, I Was Never Too Bright In School. I Ain't Ashamed Of It, Though. I Mean, How Much Do School Principals Make A Month?

Muhammad Ali Quotes (106) - The Fact Is, I Was Never Too Bright I... - QuotesThe Fact Is, I Was Never Too Bright In School. I Ain't Ashamed Of It, Though. I Mean, How Much Do School Principals Make A Month?

Muhammad Ali Quotes (106) - The Fact Is, I Was Never Too Bright I... - Quotes

Allah's The Arabic Term For God. Stand Up For God, Fight For God, Work For God And Do The Right Thing, And Go The Right Way, Things Will End Up In Your Corner.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (104) - Allah's The Arabic Term For God. Stan... - QuotesAllah's The Arabic Term For God. Stand Up For God, Fight For God, Work For God And Do The Right Thing, And Go The Right Way, Things Will End Up In Your Corner.

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All Black Americans Have Slave Names. They Have White Names; Names That The Slave Master Has Given To Them.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (105) - All Black Americans Have Slave Names.... - QuotesAll Black Americans Have Slave Names. They Have White Names; Names That The Slave Master Has Given To Them.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (105) - All Black Americans Have Slave Names.... - Quotes

I Got No Quarrel With Them Vietcong.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (108) - I Got No Quarrel With Them Vietcong.... - QuotesI Got No Quarrel With Them Vietcong.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (108) - I Got No Quarrel With Them Vietcong.... - Quotes

I Used To Tease Joe Louis By Reminding Him That I Was The Greatest Of All Time. But Joe Louis Was The Greatest Heavyweight Fighter Ever.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (109) - I Used To Tease Joe Louis By Remindin... - QuotesI Used To Tease Joe Louis By Reminding Him That I Was The Greatest Of All Time. But Joe Louis Was The Greatest Heavyweight Fighter Ever.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (109) - I Used To Tease Joe Louis By Remindin... - Quotes

It's In My Blood To Be Around People While I Was Training.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (111) - It's In My Blood To Be Around People ... - QuotesIt's In My Blood To Be Around People While I Was Training.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (111) - It's In My Blood To Be Around People ... - Quotes

Rivers, Ponds, Lakes And Streams - They All Have Different Names, But They All Contain Water. Just As Religions Do - They All Contain Truths.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (11) - Rivers, Ponds, Lakes And Streams - The... - QuotesRivers, Ponds, Lakes And Streams - They All Have Different Names, But They All Contain Water. Just As Religions Do - They All Contain Truths.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (11) - Rivers, Ponds, Lakes And Streams - The... - Quotes

I Didn't Want To Submit To The Army And Then, On The Day Of Judgment, Have God Say To Me, 'Why Did You Do That?' This Life Is A Trial, And You Realize That What You Do Is Going To Be Written Down For Judgment Day.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (110) - I Didn't Want To Submit To The Army A... - QuotesI Didn't Want To Submit To The Army And Then, On The Day Of Judgment, Have God Say To Me, 'Why Did You Do That?' This Life Is A Trial, And You Realize That What You Do Is Going To Be Written Down For Judgment Day.

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I Had A Good Time Boxing. I Enjoyed It - And I May Come Back.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (113) - I Had A Good Time Boxing. I Enjoyed I... - QuotesI Had A Good Time Boxing. I Enjoyed It - And I May Come Back.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (113) - I Had A Good Time Boxing. I Enjoyed I... - Quotes

I Figure I'll Be Champ For About Ten Years And Then I'll Let My Brother Take Over - Like The Kennedys Down In Washington.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (112) - I Figure I'll Be Champ For About Ten ... - QuotesI Figure I'll Be Champ For About Ten Years And Then I'll Let My Brother Take Over - Like The Kennedys Down In Washington.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (112) - I Figure I'll Be Champ For About Ten ... - Quotes

If You Even Dream Of Beating Me You'd Better Wake Up And Apologize.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (13) - If You Even Dream Of Beating Me You'd ... - QuotesIf You Even Dream Of Beating Me You'd Better Wake Up And Apologize.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (13) - If You Even Dream Of Beating Me You'd ... - Quotes

White People Just Don't Want Their Slaves To Be Free. That's The Whole Thing.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (114) - White People Just Don't Want Their Sl... - QuotesWhite People Just Don't Want Their Slaves To Be Free. That's The Whole Thing.

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I Believe In The Religion Of Islam. I Believe In Allah And Peace.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (12) - I Believe In The Religion Of Islam. I ... - QuotesI Believe In The Religion Of Islam. I Believe In Allah And Peace.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (12) - I Believe In The Religion Of Islam. I ... - Quotes

What Keeps Me Going Is Goals.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (14) - What Keeps Me Going Is Goals.... - QuotesWhat Keeps Me Going Is Goals.

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I Shook Up The World, I Shook Up The World.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (15) - I Shook Up The World, I Shook Up The W... - QuotesI Shook Up The World, I Shook Up The World.

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Superman Don't Need No Seat Belt.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (17) - Superman Don't Need No Seat Belt.... - QuotesSuperman Don't Need No Seat Belt.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (17) - Superman Don't Need No Seat Belt.... - Quotes

Ali's Got A Left, Ali's Got A Right - When He Knocks You Down, You'll Sleep For The Night; And When You Lie On The Floor And The Ref Counts To Ten, Hope And Pray That You Never Meet Me Again.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (16) - Ali's Got A Left, Ali's Got A Right - ... - QuotesAli's Got A Left, Ali's Got A Right - When He Knocks You Down, You'll Sleep For The Night; And When You Lie On The Floor And The Ref Counts To Ten, Hope And Pray That You Never Meet Me Again.

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Only A Man Who Knows What It Is Like To Be Defeated Can Reach Down To The Bottom Of His Soul And Come Up With The Extra Ounce Of Power It Takes To Win When The Match Is Even.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (18) - Only A Man Who Knows What It Is Like T... - QuotesOnly A Man Who Knows What It Is Like To Be Defeated Can Reach Down To The Bottom Of His Soul And Come Up With The Extra Ounce Of Power It Takes To Win When The Match Is Even.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (18) - Only A Man Who Knows What It Is Like T... - Quotes

Wars Of Nations Are Fought To Change Maps. But Wars Of Poverty Are Fought To Map Change.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (19) - Wars Of Nations Are Fought To Change M... - QuotesWars Of Nations Are Fought To Change Maps. But Wars Of Poverty Are Fought To Map Change.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (19) - Wars Of Nations Are Fought To Change M... - Quotes

It's Just A Job. Grass Grows, Birds Fly, Waves Pound The Sand. I Beat People Up.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (21) - It's Just A Job. Grass Grows, Birds Fl... - QuotesIt's Just A Job. Grass Grows, Birds Fly, Waves Pound The Sand. I Beat People Up.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (21) - It's Just A Job. Grass Grows, Birds Fl... - Quotes

He Who Is Not Courageous Enough To Take Risks Will Accomplish Nothing In Life.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (2) - He Who Is Not Courageous Enough To Take... - QuotesHe Who Is Not Courageous Enough To Take Risks Will Accomplish Nothing In Life.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (2) - He Who Is Not Courageous Enough To Take... - Quotes

Silence Is Golden When You Can't Think Of A Good Answer.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (20) - Silence Is Golden When You Can't Think... - QuotesSilence Is Golden When You Can't Think Of A Good Answer.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (20) - Silence Is Golden When You Can't Think... - Quotes

It's Lack Of Faith That Makes People Afraid Of Meeting Challenges, And I Believed In Myself.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (22) - It's Lack Of Faith That Makes People A... - QuotesIt's Lack Of Faith That Makes People Afraid Of Meeting Challenges, And I Believed In Myself.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (22) - It's Lack Of Faith That Makes People A... - Quotes

It's Hard To Be Humble, When You're As Great As I Am.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (27) - It's Hard To Be Humble, When You're As... - QuotesIt's Hard To Be Humble, When You're As Great As I Am.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (27) - It's Hard To Be Humble, When You're As... - Quotes

Boxing Is A Lot Of White Men Watching Two Black Men Beat Each Other Up.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (23) - Boxing Is A Lot Of White Men Watching ... - QuotesBoxing Is A Lot Of White Men Watching Two Black Men Beat Each Other Up.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (23) - Boxing Is A Lot Of White Men Watching ... - Quotes

A Man Who Views The World The Same At Fifty As He Did At Twenty Has Wasted Thirty Years Of His Life.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (24) - A Man Who Views The World The Same At ... - QuotesA Man Who Views The World The Same At Fifty As He Did At Twenty Has Wasted Thirty Years Of His Life.

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There Are More Pleasant Things To Do Than Beat Up People.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (25) - There Are More Pleasant Things To Do T... - QuotesThere Are More Pleasant Things To Do Than Beat Up People.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (25) - There Are More Pleasant Things To Do T... - Quotes

If They Can Make Penicillin Out Of Mouldy Bread, They Can Sure Make Something Out Of You.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (26) - If They Can Make Penicillin Out Of Mou... - QuotesIf They Can Make Penicillin Out Of Mouldy Bread, They Can Sure Make Something Out Of You.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (26) - If They Can Make Penicillin Out Of Mou... - Quotes

I'll Beat Him So Bad He'll Need A Shoehorn To Put His Hat On.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (31) - I'll Beat Him So Bad He'll Need A Shoe... - QuotesI'll Beat Him So Bad He'll Need A Shoehorn To Put His Hat On.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (31) - I'll Beat Him So Bad He'll Need A Shoe... - Quotes

No One Knows What To Say In The Loser's Locker Room.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (30) - No One Knows What To Say In The Loser'... - QuotesNo One Knows What To Say In The Loser's Locker Room.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (30) - No One Knows What To Say In The Loser'... - Quotes

I Am The Greatest, I Said That Even Before I Knew I Was.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (29) - I Am The Greatest, I Said That Even Be... - QuotesI Am The Greatest, I Said That Even Before I Knew I Was.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (29) - I Am The Greatest, I Said That Even Be... - Quotes

Age Is Whatever You Think It Is. You Are As Old As You Think You Are.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (28) - Age Is Whatever You Think It Is. You A... - QuotesAge Is Whatever You Think It Is. You Are As Old As You Think You Are.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (28) - Age Is Whatever You Think It Is. You A... - Quotes

I Hated Every Minute Of Training, But I Said, 'Don't Quit. Suffer Now And Live The Rest Of Your Life As A Champion.'

Muhammad Ali Quotes (3) - I Hated Every Minute Of Training, But I... - QuotesI Hated Every Minute Of Training, But I Said, 'Don't Quit. Suffer Now And Live The Rest Of Your Life As A Champion.'

Muhammad Ali Quotes (3) - I Hated Every Minute Of Training, But I... - Quotes

It's Not Bragging If You Can Back It Up.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (32) - It's Not Bragging If You Can Back It U... - QuotesIt's Not Bragging If You Can Back It Up.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (32) - It's Not Bragging If You Can Back It U... - Quotes

It Will Be A Killer, And A Chiller, And A Thriller, When I Get The Gorilla In Manila.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (34) - It Will Be A Killer, And A Chiller, An... - QuotesIt Will Be A Killer, And A Chiller, And A Thriller, When I Get The Gorilla In Manila.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (34) - It Will Be A Killer, And A Chiller, An... - Quotes

At Home I Am A Nice Guy: But I Don't Want The World To Know. Humble People, I've Found, Don't Get Very Far.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (35) - At Home I Am A Nice Guy: But I Don't W... - QuotesAt Home I Am A Nice Guy: But I Don't Want The World To Know. Humble People, I've Found, Don't Get Very Far.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (35) - At Home I Am A Nice Guy: But I Don't W... - Quotes

I Wish People Would Love Everybody Else The Way They Love Me. It Would Be A Better World.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (33) - I Wish People Would Love Everybody Els... - QuotesI Wish People Would Love Everybody Else The Way They Love Me. It Would Be A Better World.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (33) - I Wish People Would Love Everybody Els... - Quotes

I Am An Ordinary Man Who Worked Hard To Develop The Talent I Was Given. I Believed In Myself, And I Believe In The Goodness Of Others.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (36) - I Am An Ordinary Man Who Worked Hard T... - QuotesI Am An Ordinary Man Who Worked Hard To Develop The Talent I Was Given. I Believed In Myself, And I Believe In The Goodness Of Others.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (36) - I Am An Ordinary Man Who Worked Hard T... - Quotes

I'm Just Hoping That People Understand That Islam Is Peace And Not Violence.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (39) - I'm Just Hoping That People Understand... - QuotesI'm Just Hoping That People Understand That Islam Is Peace And Not Violence.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (39) - I'm Just Hoping That People Understand... - Quotes

When I Won The Golden Gloves In 1960, That Made Me Realize I Had A Chance. And When I Won At The Olympics, That Sealed It: I Was The Champ.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (38) - When I Won The Golden Gloves In 1960, ... - QuotesWhen I Won The Golden Gloves In 1960, That Made Me Realize I Had A Chance. And When I Won At The Olympics, That Sealed It: I Was The Champ.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (38) - When I Won The Golden Gloves In 1960, ... - Quotes

Service To Others Is The Rent You Pay For Your Room Here On Earth.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (4) - Service To Others Is The Rent You Pay F... - QuotesService To Others Is The Rent You Pay For Your Room Here On Earth.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (4) - Service To Others Is The Rent You Pay F... - Quotes

I Would Say Things Like 'I Am The Greatest! I'm Pretty! If You Talk Jive, You'll Drop In Five! I Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee! I'm Pretty!' When White People Heard Me Talking Like This, Some Said, 'That Black Man Talks Too Much. He's Bragging.'

Muhammad Ali Quotes (37) - I Would Say Things Like 'I Am The Grea... - QuotesI Would Say Things Like 'I Am The Greatest! I'm Pretty! If You Talk Jive, You'll Drop In Five! I Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee! I'm Pretty!' When White People Heard Me Talking Like This, Some Said, 'That Black Man Talks Too Much. He's Bragging.'

Muhammad Ali Quotes (37) - I Would Say Things Like 'I Am The Grea... - Quotes

God Tries You In Certain, Certain Ways. Some People Are Rich, And They Believe In God. They Lose The Money, Things Get Hard, They Get Weak And Quit Going To Church. Quit Serving God Like They Did.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (40) - God Tries You In Certain, Certain Ways... - QuotesGod Tries You In Certain, Certain Ways. Some People Are Rich, And They Believe In God. They Lose The Money, Things Get Hard, They Get Weak And Quit Going To Church. Quit Serving God Like They Did.

Muhammad Ali Quotes (40) - God Tries You In Certain, Certain Ways... - Quotes