Ali quotes

Ali was a legendary American professional boxer, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in boxing history. Known for his exceptional speed, charisma, and bold personality, he became an icon both inside and outside the ring. He inspired millions with his performances, activism, and unwavering confidence. Here are 143 of his quotes:

People's hearts are like wild animals. They attach their selves to those that love and train them. (Ali)
During civil disturbance adopt such an attitude that people do not attach any importance to you - they neither burden you with complicated affairs, nor try to derive any advantage out of you. View quote
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The best companion and helper is admirable morals. View quote
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Two things cause people to be destroyed: fear of poverty and seeking superiority through pride. View quote
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When wisdom reaches the acme of perfection, it will suppress the vicious instincts and injurious desires. View quote
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Patience is of two kinds: patience over what pains you, and patience against what you covet. View quote
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Whoever wants to be a leader should educate himself before educating others. Before preaching to others he should first practice himself. Whoever educates himself and improves his own morals is superior to the man who tries to teach and train others. View quote
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Loving one another is half of wisdom. View quote
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There are so many highly esteemed ones who became miserable and humiliated just because of their bad temper and morals; and humble people who have attained eminence and the highest honors because of good temper and morals. View quote
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He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare,And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere. View quote
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I wonder at a man who loses hope of salvation when the door of repentance is open for him. (Ali)
There are three signs of a knowledgeable person: knowledge, forbearance and silence. View quote
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Often your utterances and expressions of your face leak out the secrets of your hidden thoughts. View quote
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A wise man first thinks and then speaks and a fool speaks first and then thinks. View quote
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A friend cannot be considered a friend until he is tested in three occasions: in timeof need, behind your back, and after your death. View quote
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Allah, the Exalted, gave the angels intellect without desires, He gave the animals desires without intellect, and He gave both to the sons of Adam. So a man whose intellect prevails over his desires is better than the angels, whilst a man whose desire prevails over his intellect is worse than the animals. View quote
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Bear sorrows and calamities patiently, otherwise you will never be happy. View quote
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Understanding the knowledge and wisdom of the Qur'an is by far, higher than memorizing. View quote
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The wiser a man is, the less talkative will he be. View quote
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Like your body your mind also gets tired so refresh it by wise sayings. View quote
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The best deed of a great man is to forgive and forget. (Ali)
The weakest man is the one who is able to correct his moral defects, but doesn't take action. View quote
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There is no greater wealth than wisdom, no greater poverty than ignorance; no greater heritage than culture and no greater support than consultation. View quote
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There is no knowledge and science like pondering and thought; and there is no prosperity and advancement like knowledge and science. View quote
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To whatever extent a person's knowledge increases, his attention will be turned more towards his soul. View quote
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