Muhammad Ali's greatest quotes (in Tweets)
Muhammad Ali will always be remembered for his words, the catchphrases that could "sting like a bee" and the motivational words that shamed the lazy.
They are words that have been immortalised during his lifetime in books, movies and on social media - here are some of his best.
"It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am." #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/yFk7VDK636
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) May 11, 2016
"In the ring I can stay until I’m old and gray because I know how to hit and dance away.” #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/yyzlKbEOTd
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) March 31, 2016
"Only last week I murdered a rock, injured a stone, hospitalized a brick." #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/6wiGxPb201
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) December 23, 2015
"I've handcuffed lightning, thrown thunder in jail!" #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/GaQhHqHTPc
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) March 18, 2016
“We become heroes when we stand up for what we believe in.” #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/TQpYIn2Hv1
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) January 18, 2016
“If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it—then I can achieve it.” #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/iuNpeMJXLt
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) May 11, 2015
"I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/hM3CzW32Ts
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) October 21, 2015
"Outrun the people who quit when they feel discomfort.” #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/I6xvuBwnw4
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) September 28, 2015
“My toughest opponent has always been me.” #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/UK2jaXfyal
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) June 17, 2015
"If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologize.” #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/e6IZjigjVY
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) June 5, 2015
"I won't miss boxing. Boxing will miss me." #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/FU7WkTP2qS
— Muhammad Ali (@MuhammadAli) December 11, 2015