Tag Archives: Muhammad Ali

It’s hard to beat a guy when he’s got his mind made up that he’s going to win.

Posted on 8 January 2014 by philosiblog

It’s hard to beat a guy when he’s got his mind made up that he’s going to win. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? This quote is about the reason why. We all have things we want to do, and the … Continue reading →

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The man who has no imagination has no wings.

Posted on 7 June 2012 by philosiblog

The man who has no imagination has no wings. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? To me, this quote is all about possibility. If you can’t imagine it, how are you ever going to actually do it? Imagination is all … Continue reading →

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Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.

Posted on 9 March 2012 by philosiblog

Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? This is another famously shortened-for-twitter quote. The full quote is as follows: “Impossible is just a big word … Continue reading →

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Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.

Posted on 29 February 2012 by philosiblog

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? Service to others is a great idea. I’m not talking about “Would you like fries with that?” but actually … Continue reading →

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It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.

Posted on 10 May 2011 by philosiblog

It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? To me, it talks of one of humankind’s greatest fears, the fear of the new, the unknown.  … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 2 May 2011 by philosiblog

I hated every minute of training, but I said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? To me, it means that if you are willing to … Continue reading →

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A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.

Posted on 16 March 2011 by philosiblog

A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? To me, this talks about how our experiences (especially when taken … Continue reading →

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