I am the astronaut of boxing. Joe Louis and Dempsey were just jet pilots. I'm in a world of my own.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ali positions himself as superior to past boxing legends.
- In plain terms
- He sees his achievements as being in a different league entirely.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-perception defines legacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a legend?
- Is comparison necessary for greatness?
Another view
Comparing oneself to legends can seem disrespectful to predecessors.
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