The wealthy class often looks down on the poor as "those people." And deprived people view the rich as cold and heartless. The way to break down the barrier between the rich and poor is to asociate with each other and to help one another. Make a connection. If you can break down the barrier, it may pave the way to recovery for some person, a family, maybe an entire community.

You have to keep your goal in mind and never lose sight of it. I envisioned myself winning the heavyweight title for ten years before I actually captured it. If you're not driven to do your best, you'll never reach the level of excellence in your life.

I always carried a small American flag red white and blue with me so people would know I was from America.

If you can look in your mother's eyes and she's proud of you, then you're a champion.

Anybody going into boxing already has brain damage.

The question isn't at what age I want to retire, it's at what income.

I know from experience that you should never give up on yourself or others, no matter what.