I had the greatest sparring partners, I had the greatest sparring team. And these guys they wrapped me up a lot. I never got the chance to get off on them.

I had did so much to Larry [Holmes] in the ring that I made him respect me in the fight.

If you don't take chances, you can't do anything in life.

Boxing is the best job in the world to let off steam, and people are in trouble when Tyson wants to let off steam

I felt so good when I fought Larry [Holmes]. When I fought Larry the first time, I mean, first time in my life, I mean, I could remember I wanted to fight.

King's an equal opportunity dirtbag, he screws everybody.

You always be like, I hope I'm ready.

If you don't take chances you can't do anything in life.

So I can’t explain why, for the next twenty minutes, I stand at the window quietly willing him with my mind to come inside and erase the distance between us.

Silence is the fruit of occupation.

Perhaps we don't need these religious concoctions to pillow the fear of death. Just the fact that there is an unknown, and something greater, can bring a feeling of peace. That's enough for me.

Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy bears the presence of a rival.

Most perfect self-understanding is the capability to directly (immediately) transcend dilemma, all problems, all seeking.

A man is sometimes lost in a dust of his own raising.

When I throw a curve that hangs and it goes for a hit, I want to chew up my glove.

The solar system is off center and consequently man is too.

Remember that all success is based on long-term commitment, faith, discipline, attitude and a few stepping stones along the way.

O leave this barren spot to me! Spare, woodman, spare the beechen tree.