Muhammad Ali Quotes

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Muhammad Ali
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Muhammad Ali

January 17 , 1942 – June 3 , 2016

Muhammad Ali was an American boxer, activist. Their words on leadership, courage and responsibility are still quoted by those looking for strength and direction.

107 quotes in this collection

"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."

-- Muhammad Ali

"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth."

-- Muhammad Ali

"Live everyday as if it were your last because someday you're going to be right."

-- Muhammad Ali

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

-- Muhammad Ali

"It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe."

-- Muhammad Ali

"Don't count the days, make the days count."

-- Muhammad Ali

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

-- Muhammad Ali

"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can't hit what the eyes can't see."

-- Muhammad Ali

"If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, then they can sure make something out of you."

-- Muhammad Ali

"I don't count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting. When I feel pain, that's when I start counting, because that's when it really counts."

-- Muhammad Ali

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

-- Muhammad Ali

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Muhammad Ali was an American boxer, activist. Their words on leadership, courage and responsibility are still quoted by those looking for strength and direction.

One of Muhammad Ali's most widely shared quotes is: "What keeps me going is goals.".

On mindset, Muhammad Ali said: "If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, then they can sure make something out of you.".

On boxing, Muhammad Ali said: "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can't hit what the eyes can't see.".

Muhammad Ali's quotes endure because they turn ideas about Mindset, Boxing, Confidence, Greatness into clear, memorable language that is easy to relate to and share.

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