Catching flies is better training than hitting the speed bag

When you saw me in the boxing ring fighting, it wasn't just so I could beat my opponent. My fighting had a purpose. I had to be successful in order to get people to listen to the things I had to say.

I'm not trying to get power over white. I'm involved in a freedom struggle. Not a power struggle.

We can't be brave without fear.

You made a big mistake by letting me come, because now I'm going after your job

We believe that the Honorable Elijah Mohammed is the apostle of Allah, God, but I'm only a helper and a minister of his.

I want to be the first black man on the moon