Just imagine if I would have come back to Germany with a victory. I had nothing to do with the Nazis, but they would have given me a medal. After the war I might have been considered a war criminal.

From the very start of my career, it was clear to me that achievement was built on discipline.

Joe Louis is the hardest puncher that I've ever seen... He's a good man. Anyone who plans on beating him had better know what they're doing.

I had a happy marriage and a nice wife. I accomplished everything you can. What more can you want?

Why did I want to win? because I didn't want to lose!

I received a letter from the Reich Ministry of Sports. They want me to split from Joe Jacobs, my manager since 1928.... I really need Joe Jacobs. I owe all my success in America to him.

I said to myself, 'You're a man from a humble background, what you didn't learn in school, you'll learn now. Catch up.

Fate doesn’t care about family. When the time is up, she nicks at the thread

I don't know what they see and say about you, but what I see and believe in you is a strong potential to manifest a life of greatness.

Love heals violence and all its sources

I guess chemistry always changes when you play with someone else.

The Empire State Building is the closest thing to heaven in this city.

When I see old photos of me on the beach I don't look too bad... but it's hard trying to breathe in for such a long time when I spot the photographers!

I hate nostalgia, I want nothing to do with it.

I think when you're really stressed out and can't really face reality... you shop.

Patience in the mind and dynamism in action is the right formula.

Say, "I can do everything ." "Even if poison of a snake is powerless if you can firmly deny it."