Frank Sinatra told Floyd Paterson how he should whoop me. Frank Sinatra.

I'll tell you how I'd like to be remembered: As a black man who won the heavyweight title - Who has humorous and who never looked down on those who looked up to him - A man who stood for freedom, justice and equality - And I wouldn't even mind if folks forgot how pretty I was.

The man who has no imagination has no wings.

I don't see no black and white couples in England or America walking around proud holding their children and going out.

Others may know pleasure, but pleasure is not happiness. It has no more importance than a shadow following a man.

Frazier's got two chances. Slim, and none. And Slim just left town

To be able to give away riches is mandatory if you wish to possess them. This is the only way that you will be truly rich.