Muhammad Ali Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Muhammad Ali quotes, Muhammad Ali sayings, and Muhammad Ali proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

I want fifteen referees to be at this fight, because there ain't no one man who can keep up with the pace I'm gonna set except me. 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
The man who views the world at fifty the same as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life. Muhammad Ali
Fifty years old, 212 fights, and I'm still pretty. Muhammad Ali
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
To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are. 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
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
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
I’m so mean I make medicine sick! Muhammad Ali
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. Muhammad Ali
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. Muhammad Ali
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. Muhammad Ali
It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up. Muhammad Ali
At home I am a nice guy, but I don't want the world to know. Humble people, I've found, don't get very far. Muhammad Ali
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. Muhammad Ali
Children make you want to start life over. Muhammad Ali
Prejudice comes from being in the dark; sunlight disinfects it. Muhammad Ali
Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. But if you haven't learnt the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learnt anything. Muhammad Ali
I don’t trust anyone who’s nice to me but rude to the waiter. Because they would treat me the same way if I were in that position. Muhammad Ali
I am an astronaut of boxing. Joe Louis and Dempsey were just jet pilots. I'm in a world of my own. Muhammad Ali
This life is not real. I conquered the world and it did not bring me satisfaction. Muhammad Ali
I run on the road long before I dance under the lights. Muhammad Ali
The word 'Islam' means 'peace.' The word 'Muslim' means 'one who surrenders to God.' But the press makes us seem like haters. Muhammad Ali
A man who has no imagination has no wings. Muhammad Ali
Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Muhammad Ali
It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing. Muhammad Ali