When I won the Golden Gloves in 1960, that made me realize I had a chance. And when I won at the Olympics, that sealed it: I was the champ. — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
I came back to Louisville after the Olympics with my shiny gold medal. Went into a luncheonette where black folks couldn't eat. Thought I'd put them on the spot. I sat down and asked for a meal. The Olympic champion… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
There ain't no such thing as black Muslims. That's how they tried to cut off all my brothers in the rest of the world… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
I don't count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting. That is when I start counting, because then it really counts.… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
I said a lot of things in the heat of the moment that I shouldn't have said. Called him names I shouldn't have called… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
Many people are quick to say that we are not recognized by Muslims in the East . And I start with the Honorable Elijah… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
I have been so great in boxing they had to create an image like Rocky, a white image on the screen, to counteract my… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
Money and riches don't mean nothing to me. I don't care nothing about being no rich individual. I'm not living for glory or for… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
We followed the Honorable Elijah Mohammed, who is the boss. And we don't waste a lot of time arguin' about a dead black man,… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
