If America were in a just war I'd volunteer for the front line. I'd do the shuffling and win the war.

How come the Chinese can go where I can't go in America? Englishmen can come and set up a business in white America and do things I can't do.The Puerto Rican, Hawaiians, just about everybody can do more than black people and are more respected.

Being Ali's doctor is somewhat like being gynacologist to the Queen of England. One does not have to do much to receive good press.

Floyd Paterson and other fighters, they just don't take part.They make a million dollars, they get a Rolls Royce and a nice home and a white wife and think, 'well, I made it'.

I've never let anyone talk me into not believing in myself

The one without dreams is the one without wings.

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.