Serving a Greater Cause
I refused to fight in that war because I believe in God and could not kill innocent people for politics.
Muhammad Ali
American boxer, a symbol of conviction and strength of spirit.
All moments: Muhammad Ali
- What Remains When the Fight Is Over — Muhammad Ali
When I retire from boxing, I'll get ready to meet God — and dedicate my life to helping as many people as I can.
- Birth of a Legend — Muhammad Ali
I am young, I am beautiful, I am fast, I am dangerous. No one can compare to me. I am a star!
- Inexhaustible Desire — Muhammad Ali
I always knew I was the best. There was no doubt. Doubt is the enemy of greatness.
- A Legacy That Changes the World — Muhammad Ali
After I hang up my gloves, people will remember not just my victories in the ring, but how I lived and what I fought for.
- Greatness Comes from Within — Muhammad Ali
I am not just a boxer. I am the most beautiful, the fastest and the smartest fighter of all time. I am the king — I am a champion.
- True Values — Muhammad Ali
Money is not important. What matters is how you live and what you believe in. Fame comes and goes, but honor remains.
- Let Them Know My Name — Muhammad Ali
I fear no one. I am ready to take on anyone. The whole world will know Muhammad Ali.
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I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.
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Nobody believed in us at first. We just believed in ourselves and the music.
- Always Be a Good Human — Louis Armstrong
I've always tried to be a good human being. That's what matters.