Source: The Soul of a Butterfly (2004), p. xvi
Context: Over the years my religion has changed and my spirituality has evolved. Religion and spirituality are very different, but people often confuse the two. Some things cannot be taught, but they can be awakened in the heart. Spirituality is recognizing the divine light that is within us all. It doesn't belong to any particular religion; it belongs to everyone.
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"Still the Greatest", p. 109
The Soul of a Butterfly (2004)
“Once we realize we are all members of humanity, we will want to compete in the spirit of love.”
Source: The Soul of a Butterfly (2004), p. xxiv
Context: Once we realize we are all members of humanity, we will want to compete in the spirit of love.
In a competition of love we would not be running against one another, but with one another. We would be trying to gain victory for all humanity. If I am a faster runner than you, you may feel bad seeing me pass you in the race, but if you know that we are both racing to make our world better, you will feel good knowing that we are racing toward a common goal, a mutual reward.
In a competition of love we'll all share in the victory, no matter who comes first.
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can't hit what the eyes can't see.”
Variant: Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
Source: Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times
Response to Harold Bell, question about his view on friendship in an Interview (video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InSFYdFaS3E.
“Allah is the Greatest. I'm just the greatest boxer.”
As quoted in "Interview with Muhammad Ali" at SoundVision.com http://soundvision.com/Info/ali/interview.asp
Written by copywriter Aimee Lehto for a series of Adidas ads in which this was superimposed over stills of various figures, including Muhammad Ali. Documented by Quote Investigator https://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/11/28/impossible-is/.
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“My wealth is in my knowledge of self, love, and spirituality.”
Source: The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on Life's Journey
Source: The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on Life's Journey
Regarding the Vietnam War and conscription (1967) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeFMyrWlZ68
“We can't be brave without fear.”
Source: The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on Life's Journey
“I'm retiring because there are more pleasant things to do than beat up people.”
As quoted in Secrets of Power Persuasion for Salespeople (2003) by Roger Dawson , p. 192
To George Foreman before the start of the "Rumble in the Jungle" as the referee is giving them instructions (30 October 1974).
“Frazier is so ugly that he should donate his face to the US Bureau of Wildlife.”
As quoted at "Ali's Quotes" at BBC Sport : Boxing (17 January 2007) http://news2.thdo.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/6267397.stm
"Recipe of life" video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7iPACdA1HQ
Interview with David Frost (1974)
"The Silent Warrior", p. 114
The Soul of a Butterfly (2004)
“How do you feel about Hitler sharing yours?”
Alleged response by Ali to a reporter who asked how he felt about sharing the Islamic faith with the suspects of the World Trade Center terrorist attack, as debunked at Snopes.com http://www.snopes.com/rumors/ali.htm.
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