Muhammad Ali Quotes

A collection of quotes by Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, was an American professional boxer and an iconic figure of the 20th century. Widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, Ali achieved enormous success both in and out of the ring.

Ali began his boxing career at the age of twelve and quickly rose to prominence, winning numerous amateur titles. In 1960, at the age of eighteen, he won an Olympic gold medal in the light heavyweight division. Following his Olympic triumph, he turned professional and gained attention for his unique boxing style, lightning-fast footwork, and powerful punches.

Ali's career reached its pinnacle in the 1960s and 1970s. He became the heavyweight champion of the world three times, earning the titles in 1964, 1974, and 1978. His fights with rivals such as Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman are legendary, with Ali showcasing his unparalleled skill, speed, and resilience.

Beyond his athletic achievements, Ali was known for his outspoken personality and courageous activism. He publicly opposed the Vietnam War and refused to be drafted into the military, resulting in a three-year suspension of his boxing career. Ali also championed civil rights, spoke out against racial inequality, and became an advocate for peace and justice.

Muhammad Ali passed away on June 3, 2016, but his legacy as a sporting icon, social activist, and cultural luminary continues to inspire generations.

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.

I'm so fast that last night I turned off the light switch in

I'm so fast that last night I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark.

My only fault is that I don't realize how great I really am.

My only fault is that I don't realize how great I really am.

Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn'

Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's just plain wrong.

If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apo

If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologize.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. S

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'

It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting chall

It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.

The man who views the world at 50 the same he did at 20 has

The man who views the world at 50 the same he did at 20 has wasted thirty years of his life.

If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it - th

If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it - then I can achieve it.

Wouldn't it be a beautiful world if just 10 percent of the p

Wouldn't it be a beautiful world if just 10 percent of the people who believe in the power of love would compete with one another to see who could do the most good for the most people?

Power Love People

I'm just hoping that people understand that Islam is peace a

I'm just hoping that people understand that Islam is peace and not violence.

Peace Islam Hoping

Religions all have different names, but they all contain the

Religions all have different names, but they all contain the same truths.... I think the people of our religion should be tolerant and understand people believe different things.

Truth Religion People

I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the wor

I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.

I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and p

I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace.

Old age is just a record of one's whole life.

Old age is just a record of one's whole life.

A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twe

A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.

The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses Â– behind t

The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses Â– behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.

Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from somet

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 last-minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.

Life is a gamble. You can get hurt, but people die in plane

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.

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplis

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.