I figure I'll be champ for about ten years and then I'll let my brother take over - like the Kennedys down in Washington.

In a competition of love we'll all share in the victory, no matter who comes first

You don't want no pie in the sky when you die, You want something here on the ground while you're still around.

I'm definitely gonna be the People's champion ... but I just ain't gonna be the champ the way you want me to be the champ. I'm gonna be the champ the way I wanna be.

In the big leagues everyone has ability. It always comes down to mind games. Who ever is more mentally strong-wins.

When I beat Sonny Liston, I shocked the world. When I joined the Muslims, I shocked the world. When I beat George Forman, I shocked the world. I am from the House of Shock

Your body is sacred. You’re far more precious than diamonds and pearls, and you should be covered too.