If Ali says a mosquito can pull a plow, don't ask how. Hitch him up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ali uses hyperbole to show people believe his wild statements.
- In plain terms
- People trust his exaggerations as if they were true.
- What can you take from it?
- Charm can make unbelievable claims seem plausible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is the line between confidence and deception?
- Why do people believe tall tales?
Another view
Trust based on charm alone can be fragile.
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