The word 'Islam' means 'peace.' The word 'Muslim' means 'one who surrenders to God.' But the press makes us seem like haters. Muhammad Ali godhaterislam Change image and share on social
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 Ali bottomdefeatextra Change image and share on social
Cassius Clay is a name that white people gave to my slave master. Now that I am free, that I don't belong anymore to anyone, that I'm not a slave anymore, I gave back their white name, and I chose a beautiful African one. Muhammad Ali africananymoreback share on social
I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace. Muhammad Ali allahislampeace Change image and share on social
I am the astronaut of boxing. Joe Louis and Dempsey were just jet pilots. I'm in a world of my own. Muhammad Ali astronautboxdempsey Change image and share on social
Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams - they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do - they all contain truths. Muhammad Ali lakenamepond Change image and share on social
The fact is, I was never too bright in school. I ain't ashamed of it, though. I mean, how much do school principals make a month? Muhammad Ali ashamedbrightfact Change image and share on social
Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change. Muhammad Ali changefightmap Change image and share on social
I done wrestled with an alligator, I done tussled with a whale; handcuffed lightning, thrown thunder in jail; only last week, I murdered a rock, injured a stone, hospitalised a brick; I'm so mean I make medicine sick. Muhammad Ali alligatorbrickhandcuff share on social
All of us are so mixed. My great-grandfather was white. Muhammad Ali grandfathergreatmix Change image and share on social
