Upon awakening in the morning, I wondered if the proceedings of the night before had been a dream. It was hard to believe that I was the world's heavyweight champion.

Handball, swimming, running, jumping, basketball, and boxing were as much a part of me as breathing.

Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart.

The way to know about championship quality is to learn from champions, and that I did; studying them with professional purpose during my time in the ring and from habitual interest afterward.

To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.

The greatest fighter I ever saw

Though I was not a belligerent kid, I do not think I ever passed up a good opportunity to fight.

If all human lives depended upon their usefulness - as might be judged by certain standards - there would be a sudden and terrific mortality in the world.

A boxer must exercise and develop every part of his body.

A boxer's diet should be low in fat and high in proteins and sugar. Therefore you should eat plenty of lean meat, milk, leafy vegetables, and fresh fruit and ice cream for sugar.

I've seen Dempsey fight and I was impressed with his lack of knowledge.

I am married but I've yet to meet my wife, and she is dead. Such is the life of a time-traveler... complicated, that is.

I would say to young entrepreneurs and budding philanthropists - are you giving to feel good or do good?

It is an axiom nowadays that no bank fails for lack of capital; unprofitable lending is always the underlying cause.

It is of great importance in a republic, not only to guard the society against the oppression of its rulers; but to guard one part of the society against the injustice of the other part.

Politeness smooths wrinkles.

In the future, if nuclear weapons are unleashed there will be no front and no rear.

A contented mind is the best source for trouble.

I'd been in love before - I was always in love.

You have to live in a state of thinking your painting is good, or you couldn't do it.

Daniel, my big brother, is eight years older. I'm lucky he didn't mind hanging out with his little sister and my younger brother.