You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.
When we assumed the soldier, we did not lay aside the citizen.
Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.
Ever since I first came here in 1963 to fight Henry Cooper, I have loved the people of England.
No object is so beautiful that, under certain conditions, it will not look ugly.
My way of joking is to tell the truth. It's the funniest joke in the world.
I love those who do not know how to live for today.
Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.
My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.
Nothing pains some people more than having to think.
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
Never put your money against Cassius Clay, for you will never have a lucky day.
When one has a great deal to put into it a day has a hundred pockets.
You must habit yourself to the dazzle of the light and of every moment of your life.
Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway.
Machines were, it may be said, the weapon employed by the capitalists to quell the revolt of specialized labor.
If I said I would knock out Sonny Liston in 1 minute and 49 seconds of the first round, that would hurt the gate.
Democratic nations must try to find ways to starve the terrorist and the hijacker of the oxygen of publicity on which they depend.
You might as well make yourself fly as to make yourself love.
I don't want to make money, I just want to be wonderful.
I had a good time boxing. I enjoyed it - and I may come back.
It always seems impossible until its done.
Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence.
If you wear a short enough skirt, the party will come to you.