Muhammad Ali quotes

Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and cultural icon, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in boxing history. Renowned for his dazzling skill, charisma, and outspoken personality, he transcended the sport to become a symbol of courage and social justice. He inspired millions around the world with his achievements inside and outside the ring. Here are 173 of his quotes:

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

Muhammad Ali

Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer.

Muhammad Ali

The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.

Muhammad Ali

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

Muhammad Ali

Boxing is a lot of white men watching two black men beat each other up.

Muhammad Ali

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

Muhammad Ali

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

Muhammad Ali

My toughest fight was with my first wife.

Muhammad Ali

If you even dream of beating me, you'd better wake up and apologize.

Muhammad Ali

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.

Muhammad Ali

When you're right, nobody remembers. When you're wrong, nobody forgets.

Muhammad Ali

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

Muhammad Ali

Wisdom is knowing when you can't be wise.

Muhammad Ali

A rooster crows only when it sees the light. Put him in the dark and he'll never crow. I have seen the light and I'm crowing.

Muhammad Ali

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

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

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

Muhammad Ali

The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up.

Muhammad Ali

The sun is always shining someplace.

Muhammad Ali

I don't always know what I'm talking about, but I know I'm right.

Muhammad Ali

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

Muhammad Ali

When your mother dies, it really hurts. But with time, you get used to it. That's nature's way.

Muhammad Ali