Quotes by Muhammad Ali

"Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are."

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"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."

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"It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself."

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"Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything."

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"I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was."

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"It's hard to be humble, when you're as great as I am."

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"The man who has no imagination has no wings."

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"I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'"

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"I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want."

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"I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace."

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"The word 'Islam' means 'peace.' The word 'Muslim' means 'one who surrenders to God.' But the press makes us seem like haters."

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"Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even."

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"Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams - they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do - they all contain truths."

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"It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."

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