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 armydaygod share on social
Never put your money against Cassius Clay, for you will never have a lucky day. Muhammad Ali cassiusclayday Change image and share on social
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 allaharabiccorner Change image and share on social
The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. Muhammad Ali dancefightgym Change image and share on social
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 beeblackbrag share on social
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. Muhammad Ali blackcatchinfree Change image and share on social
My way of joking is to tell the truth. That's the funniest joke in the world. Muhammad Ali funnyjoketruth Change image and share on social
I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest. Muhammad Ali convincefiguregreat Change image and share on social
Joe Frazier got hit more than me - and he doesn't have Parkinson's. Muhammad Ali frazyhitjoe Change image and share on social