Author Spotlight
Muhammad Ali
Quotes & Wisdom
5 verified quotes from Muhammad Ali — on self-belief, courage and purpose.
Quote 1
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion."
— Muhammad Ali
Self-Belief
Ali's lifelong philosophy, popularized by the 2004 Adidas "Impossible Is Nothing" campaign
Quote 2
"If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it — then I can achieve it."
— Muhammad Ali
Belief
Source: The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on Life's Journey
Quote 3
"To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you're not, pretend you are."
— Muhammad Ali
Confidence
Source: The Greatest: My Own Story (1975)
Quote 4
"Don't count the days; make the days count."
— Muhammad Ali
Purpose
Widely cited, attributed to Muhammad Ali
Quote 5
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."
— Muhammad Ali
Courage
Widely cited, attributed to Muhammad Ali