If you were surprised when Nixon resigned, just watch what happens when I whup Foreman's behind!

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

It's the lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believe in myself. He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.

The man who has no imagination has no wings.

I got nothing against no Viet Cong. No Vietnamese ever called me a << racial epithet >>.

Our only hope lies in the power of our love, generosity, tolerance and understanding and our commitment to making the world a better place for all.

I'll tell you how I'd like to be remembered: As a black man who won the heavyweight title - Who has humorous and who never looked down on those who looked up to him - A man who stood for freedom, justice and equality - And I wouldn't even mind if folks forgot how pretty I was.