Muhammad Ali

I tell you what I really fear. I fear aeroplanes. When the flight’s all right and smooth I’m still thinking, ‘what if the engine blow up?’ ‘What if a fool’s got a bomb on it?’

Muhammad Ali

I think we’re all brothers – that’s the truth. But the press gave us the name black Muslims to cut us off from the others.

Muhammad Ali

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.

Muhammad Ali

I used to tease Joe Louis by reminding him that I was the greatest of all time. But Joe Louis was the greatest heavyweight fighter ever.

Muhammad Ali

I was in a Broadway musical called Big Time Buck Wright.The play didn’t make it but I was a success. It lasted six days but I sung four songs and there were critics, seriously, in New York who said that my part was perfect. So I can beat Joe Frazier singing.

Muhammad Ali

I would say that I put down a lot of the white American culture, and ways, and beliefs.

Muhammad Ali

I’m a baaad man!

Muhammad Ali

I’m a fighter. I believe in the eye-for-an-eye business. I’m no cheek turner. I got no respect for a man who won’t hit back. You kill my dog, you better hide your cat.

Muhammad Ali

I’m changing the pick I made before. Instead of six, Doug goes in four!

Muhammad Ali

I’m going to show you how great I am!

Muhammad Ali