I try not to speak about all the charities and people I help, because I believe we can only be truly generous when we expect nothing in return.
Muhammad AliLighting that torch in Atlanta didn't make me nervous. Standing up to the government - that made me nervous.
Muhammad AliWhen your mother dies, it really hurts. But with time, you get used to it. That's nature's way.
Muhammad AliOthers may know pleasure, but pleasure is not happiness. It has no more importance than a shadow following a man.
Muhammad AliEverything I got comes from Elijah Mohammed. He taught me who I was, he made me proud, he made me fearless, he made me love my own, I’ve turned down millions to keep from selling out my people, the beautiful name Mohammed Ali. And white people cannot destroy me like they have other big ministers of his in the past by telling us oh, you speak good, you should be the leader.White people make me thinkin' that I'm smart, and as soon as I leave Elijah you can get me. But as long as I stay with the Honorable Elijah Mohammed I'm safe.
Muhammad Ali