Muhammad Ali Quotes

Since I won't let the critics seal my fate, they
keep hollering I'm full of hate.
But they don't really hurt me none, 'cause
I'm doing good and having fun.

I'm retiring because there are more pleasant things to do than beat up people.

That's the only way you gonna save this sucker. He's doomed.

What's really hurting me, the name Islam is involved, and Muslim is involved and causing trouble and starting hate and violence. … Islam is not a killer religion. … Islam means peace, I couldn't just sit home and watch people label Muslims as the reason for this problem.

Clay showed me that I'll get locked up for murder if we're ever matched.

I hated every minute of it. But I said to myself, 'Suffer now, and live the rest of your life as a champion'.

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

Ain't no reason for me to kill nobody in the ring, unless they deserve it.

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

Archie's been living off the fat of the land.
I'm here to give him his pension plan.
When you come to the fight don't block the door.
'Cause you'll all go home after round four.

I'm not the greatest; I'm the double greatest. Not only do I knock 'em out, I pick the round

If Ali says a mosquito can pull a plow, don't ask how. Hitch him up.

Allah is the Greatest. I'm just the greatest boxer.

Joe Frazier is so ugly that when he cries, the tears turn around and go down the back of his head.

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

My way of joking is to tell the truth. That's the funniest joke in the world.