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 ALII figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.
More Muhammad Ali Quotes
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I try not to speak about all the charities and people I help, because I believe we can only be truly generous when we expect nothing in return.
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The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road; long before I dance under those lights.
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The greater our level of understanding, the harder the tests become.
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I am grateful for all my victories, but I am especially grateful for my losses, because they only made me work harder.
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To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are.
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It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.
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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.
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The man with no imagination has no wings.
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Live everyday as if it were your last because someday you’re going to be right.
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It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am.
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Inside of a ring or out, ain’t nothing wrong with going down. It’s staying down that’s wrong.
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Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn’t matter which color does the hating. It’s just plain wrong.
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It’s hard to beat a guy when he’s got his mind made up that he’s going to win.
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We can’t be brave without fear.
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I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.
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In the big leagues everyone has ability. It always comes down to mind games. Who ever is more mentally strong-wins.
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Truly great people in history never wanted to be great for themselves. All they wanted was the chance to do good for others and be close to God.
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What keeps me going is goals.
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If you are not the best, then pretend you are.
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True success is reaching our potential without compromising our values.
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Every day is different, and some days are better than others, but no matter how challenging the day, I get up and live it.
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Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have the skill, and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.
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I’ve never let anyone talk me into not believing in myself.
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My toughest opponent has always been me.
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My main fight is for freedom and equality.
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Shut up, I know what I’m doing!
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