Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali /ɑːˈliː/was an American Olympic and professional boxer and activist. He is 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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBoxer
Date of Birth17 January 1942
CityLouisville, KY
CountryUnited States of America
journey long understanding
I have learned to live my life one step, one breath, and one moment at a time, but it was a long road. I set out on a journey of love, seeking truth, peace and understanding. I am still learning.
long pay peanuts
They can boo me, yell at me, and throw peanuts at me, as long as they pay to get in.
people boxing long
I know I got it made while the masses of black people are catchin' hell, but as long as they ain't free, I ain't free.
long goal
I was saying "I'm the greatest" long before I believed it.
long knocked-down
There's nothing wrong with getting knocked down, as long as you get right back up.
american-athlete butterfly floating
I'll be floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.
knock pick pride
I am the greatest. Not only do I knock em out, I pick the round!
american-athlete hated life minute rest suffer
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ''Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.''
american-athlete great hard
When you are as great as I am it is hard to be humble.
ground pie sky
You don't want no pie in the sky when you die,/ You want something here on the ground while you're still around.
champions deep inside stronger
Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them-a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have the skill, and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.
life lose plague until worry
If you lose a big fight, it will worry you all of your life. It will plague you - until you get your revenge.
associates convinced degrees excess given minds present requisite turn vary whereas
Whereas the degrees of rationality vary and some minds are distinguished over others, these clerks, if not convinced of what the Pasha has given them, must turn to their associates with the problem, and if all see an excess or shortcoming in the matter, then they should turn to the Pasha and present the requisite information.
ashamed fact principals school
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?