In the ring I can stay until I’m old and gray because I know how to hit and dance away

As soon as I heard the truth that Elijah Muhammad teaches us in America, it made me accept it.

If I kept my mouth shut, because I can make millions, that isn't doing nothing.

To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are.

Stay in college, get the knowledge. And stay there until you're through. If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out of you. Advice to a young person to continue his education.

When I meet a new person, I don’t see race or religion. I look deeper. We must learn to satisfy our conflicts peacefully and to respect one another.

I can remember a couple of real fights when I ran. Because they were kinda dangerous.