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The real enemy of my people is here. I will not disgrace my religion, my people or myself by becoming a tool to enslave those who are fighting for their own justice, freedom and equality.

— Muhammad Ali Redemption Song: Muhammad Ali and the Spirit of the Sixties (1999)

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I set out on a journey of love, seeking truth, peace and understanding. l am still learning.

The Soul of a Butterfly (2004)

The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.

In a competition of love we'll all share in the victory, no matter who comes first.

The Soul of a Butterfly (2004)

I'm retiring because there are more pleasant things to do than beat up people.

Roger Dawson in Secrets of Power Persuasion for Salespeople (2003)

Ain't no reason for me to kill nobody in the ring, unless they deserve it.

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