Muhammad Ali Quotes


A long time ago, I took a walk down a street in Harlem in New York City. I came upon a man who asked me for a dollar. He had asked a few other people before me, but they only passed him by without glancing his way. I stopped and handed the man some money. As I began to turn away, he reached out and shook my hand. He looked me in the eyes and said, "I will bless you." Now, I'm not saying that was God Himself. But how do we know that it wasn't someone working for him, walking around in disguise, just to see what we would do?


Citations

Ali, Muhammad, and Hana Yasmeen Ali. The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on Life's Journey. Simon & Schuster, 2004.

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Muhammad Ali
  • Born: January 17, 1942
  • Died: June 3, 2016
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Athlete

Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer and philanthropist. Nicknamed The Greatest, he is widely regarded as the most significant and celebrated sporting figure of the 20th century, frequently ranked as the best heavyweight boxer and greatest athlete of the century.