Quote by Hunter S. Thompson

That was always the difference between Muhammad Ali and the rest of us. He came, he saw, and if he didn't entirely conquer -- he came as close as anybody we are likely to see in the lifetime of this doomed generation.

That was always the difference between Muhammad Ali and the

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This quote highlights the exceptionalism of Muhammad Ali compared to others. It notes that while he may not have always achieved complete victory, he possessed a remarkable ability to come close to conquering his endeavors, surpassing the capabilities of most individuals. The phrase "doomed generation" suggests a pessimistic outlook on the current state of affairs, emphasizing the rarity of someone like Ali emerging in that specific time period.

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