The Inspiring Teachings of Muhammad... Ali?

I was recently watching one of many documentaries I typically watch each week, and came across a very interesting film that treated me to some inspirational quotes from the most unlikely of sources; Muhammad Ali.

Sure, he was a great trash-talker, but who knew the man who "shook up the world" was also capable of a Confucius-esque insight?

I thought I'd share my favourites with you:

"I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'"

"I never thought of losing, but now that it' s happened, the only thing is to do it right. That's my obligation to all the people who believe in me. We all have to take defeats in life."

"If they can make penicillin out of mouldy bread, they can sure make something out of you."

"It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe."

"Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even."

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."

"It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen."

Enjoy.