Every time I do it at least proves I can still do it.

Instead of past, present and future, I'd prefer chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first, and call whatever you hit the target

Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most.

Please don't lie to me,unless,you're sure I'll never find out the truth.

The greatest obstacle to discovering the truth is being convinced that you already know it.

I want either less corruption, or more chance to participate in it.

I too have known joy and sadness, and, on the whole, I prefer joy.

I'll give up my bad habits as soon as equally satisfying good habits become available.

I may not be perfect, but parts of me are excellent.

Keep some souvenirs of your past, or how will you ever prove it wasn't all a dream?

Instinct's aware of reflex when mind ain't yet.

The only cowards are sinners fighting the fight is all.

To have great poets, there must be great audiences.

Public control of the political process requires public financing. The restoration of our American Democracy depends upon public financing.

It has been said that self-respect is the gate of heaven, and the most cursory observation shows that a degree of reserve adds vastly to the latent force of character.

Money can only give happiness where there is nothing else to give it.

I mean it. Whatever happens, you have to believe that.

It takes the whole church to know the whole truth.

When I turned pro, Muhammad Ali was laying back, and I was able to fill up an area that was empty.