Quotes on Cassius Clay

We all have the same God, we just serve him differently. Rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, oceans all have different names, but they all contain water. So do religions have different names, and they all contain truth, expressed in different ways forms and times. It doesn't matter whether you're a Muslim, a Christian, or a Jew. When you believe in God, you should believe that all people are part of one family. If you love God, you can't love only some of his children.

Put yourself out on a limb, sucka, like me! - young Cassius Clay to heavily favored thug Sonny Liston during the weigh in before Cassius wins his first title and changes his name to Muhammad Ali.

Every time I look in the mirror, I see that kid from Louisville, Kentucky, staring back at me. His name was Cassius Clay.

I wish people would love everybody else the way they love me. It would be a better world.

I'm so fast that last night I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark.

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

This life is not real. I conquered the world and it did not bring me satisfaction.

Wisdom is knowing when you can't be wise.

If they can make penicillin out of mouldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.

Champions have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.

The will must be stronger than the skill.

I run on the road long before I dance under the lights.

Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change.

I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.

To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are.