Muhammad Ali - Dropping Knowledge (1974) 

When my husband was dying from AIDS, I wrote Muhammad Ali a letter (my husband was a golden glove boxer) telling him how much he loved Ali and he wrote back. My husband couldn't believe it, I didn't tell him in case he didn't respond, it was very personal and I was so impressed that he took the time to answer.

I'm a 57 year old man and I grew up in Hyde Park in Chicago and Muhammad had a home in the area and my father would take me to see him jog on the lake front in the morning i was 4 and Muhammad pasted by and gave me a high five. I will always remember that.

He took a few cups of love. He took one tablespoon of patience, One teaspoon of generosity, One pint of kindness. He took one quart of laughter, One pinch of concern. And then, he mixed willingness with happiness. He added lots of faith, And he stirred it up well. Then he spread it over a span of a lifetime, And he served it to each and every deserving person he met. RIP MUHAMMAD ALI...

“I’m not speaking for me cause I got it made, I’m speaking for my brothers and my people” 🔥

This man's flow was impeccable, look at him conducting his own interview.

He took a few cups of love. He took one tablespoon of patience, one teaspoon of generosity, one pint of kindness. He took one quart of laughter, one pinch of concern and then, he mixed willingness with happiness. He added lots of faith and he stirred it up well. Then he spread it over a span of a lifetime and he served it to each and every deserving person he met. - The Greatest.

I'd like for them to say: He took a few cups of love, He look one table spoon of patience, One teaspoon of generosity, One pint of kindness, He took one quart of laughter, One pinch of concern, And then he mixed willingness with happiness, He added lots of faith and stirred it up well, then he spread it over a span of a lifetime, And he served it to each and every deserving person he met - The Greatest (1974)

He was able to speak for hours without expletives or derogatory terms. What a man!

The Confidence and pride in black people before the 80's is unmatched.

Muhammad Ali spoke the truth at anybody

He wasn’t promoting segregation, he was simply saying don’t expect people to assimilate to a culture or way of life that’s not theirs.

Good lord man what a guy. Smartest man and best role model to ever live.

When he said "I'm free now, I woke up" I felt and still feel him.

This man is just different, he’s more outspoken than today’s athletes hands down .

The insight, awareness, maturity, and raw FACTS coming In such a poised, powerful, and charismatic manner. Calling Ali highly Intelligent doesn't even scratch the surface. Thank you for your guidance Ali. RIP

here was a man who wasn't just a boxer, he was a bearer of truth . A keeper of the light

He was so advanced and still is without using a single vulgar word to make impactful statements. That's just one of many reasons why he's The Greatest.

Muhammad Ali,was and still is "The Greatest"

He's sitting across from you, destroying you with fact, raw truth and charisma. You wanna get mad, but you can't. He's like water, he has no shape, he's just flowing. Even if you hate to look at him, you can't look away. #GOAT

The whole world has lost a TRUE, ONE OF A KIND, HUMAN BEING 5 years ago and their will never be another like ALI!!!

How does this guy just come up with this shit on the spot. poetry I swear.

"YOU might get BROKE one day." 💖 Damn Ali stayed spitting TRUTH bombs. 💣💣💣💥

"I'm talking for my brothers" got me! 🥺

All I can say about Muhammad Ali is Wow, Wow and Wow The Man was a genius❤😊✊

Black athletes celebrities and politicians get paided a whole lot of money to even think about defending their people this way. Because they are scared they may lose money. BIG UP TO ALI

"Am speaking for my nation, if am representing myself i wouldn't talk like this"

His knowledge and shine on humanity is missed! Thank you for the memories Muhammad.

His answer to the last question was freaking BRILLIANT. His analogy was off the charts.

He said, "I'm not getting nothing the dog ain't got". Black Power! ✊🏾

A rare jewel he was much RESPECT Mr. Ali✊

Sometimes I forget that he even threw hands for a living - dude was arguably the gnarliest wordsmith in modern times! An absolute master of jive, the inventor of the rap genre...the man's flow was unparalleled. 👌

Muhammad Ali : "Then we'll leave then." Interviewer : "But they would miss you." 😢 Muhammad Ali : "I know it....."

I teared up during the last part. Amazing how the things he spoke of decades ago still apply to today. Such an important and outstanding figure in our culture. RIP

Ali was a head of his time, the same thing Ali was saying then is what black people are saying now.

My first words (I’m white) were ‘hamad Ali!’ My dad was a huge Muhammad Ali fan. When I was born in 1970, Ali was coming back after his 3 year lay off. By 1973/4 I was starting to talk- my dad decided to teach me the answer to a question- ‘WHO floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee?’ I learned to answer ‘Muhammad Ali!’ But I was too young to pronounce it, so all I could say was ‘Hamad Ali!’ When I was a teenager in 1985 I bought all the videos I could get of Muhammad Ali, and myself and my dad would watch them for HOURS and hours. Now- my dad landed on D Day in France and fought the Germans in Normandy, then up to Holland, Nijmegen Bridge, the Bulge northern shoulder, across into Germany, and down through Germany and was at the liberation of Belsen. He was 50 when I was born- so he was already 65 yr old when I was 15. But my dad lived to 92, we lost him New Year’s Day 2013. I spent QUALITY TIME with my dad always watching boxing, and some of my best memories watching The Greatest heavyweight ever to lace up the gloves. NO ONE COMES CLOSE. 💥🥊

" I am talking for my people I got it made." I loved Ali since the Lewiston Maine fight . He is one of the greatest people in human history.

Ali's confidence was on a 💯. 👏👏👏

How I love this man. His comebacks are quick whether he's boxing or answering questions.

That last quote had me in tears 😭 he is incredible to describe himself in such a way that expresses not only his character but the secret formula to being a man of his caliber! Pure admiration for this man!

That was HEAVY ! Much props to Ali. That kind of talk and wisdom is why he was the GREATEST. (RIP Champ)

He wasn't pulling for segregation he was just being real.

If the truth was medicine😒 people would rather be sick🙊🙊🙊 and excepted😕 than to be healed and missunderstood😨😭😭😭😭😭🙏👊👊👊

He is poet more than just a boxer❤ The Greatest 🎉 And this came on live on 1974,one year after i born. This is really epic

One of my regrets in this life is not having the chance to meet you brother. You were and still are one of a lifetime. You help me see life on a whole different level.

The man was ahead of his time. In the ring and social consciousness. Ali is still the greatest.

How can you not love such a human being.? A great personality.

😅😅Smooth talker. These are people you wish they never aged, just stay the same forever ❤

The definition of a successful black man is in his spirit and mind a paradise bound spirit.

What made Muhammad Ali so special was he had a lot of knowledge and wisdom inside and outside the ring. For example, when Ali and George Foreman fought at Rumble In The Jungle, Ali was like Sun Tzu's "Art of War": he developed strategy against Foreman to win the fight. Outside of the ring, he would tell people, "If somebody views life at 50 the same way they did at 20, then they have wasted 30 years of their life." In other words, the worst kind of time to have in your life is wasted time. Muhammad Ali will always and forever be the G.O.A.T.

46 years later and still so relevant to today. Such a lack of progress in that time it's sad

This man was preaching!!! And teaching! And he was absolutely correct.

There is no question he was the greatest!

Back when men were men. Ali was the first and only hero I've ever had.

he was way ahead of his own time.. this man changed the game for everyone 🖤 rip ali .. greatest ever.

We love Muhammad Ali!!🙏❤🙏❤

He actually has a very beautiful voice.

He was a smart man much respect

He's gone now did you hear how he said he wants to be remembered, brilliance.A true leader.

The absolute greatest boxer and man.

This message still resonates in today’s America! Very powerful message.. Thanks for sharing 💯

I’m in literal tears 🥺👑❤️💯 different breed of king Muhammad Ali is! I won’t speak in past tense because beings like this king never die. They ascend ❤️👑

Listening over and over. Ali, oh my!! Truth spoken. If we had land. Land is the game changer.

WHAT A SPEECH, "He Took A Cup 🥤 Of Love... and What a Man...

For almost ten years, I've been watching Muhammad Ali's interviews, boxing sytles, and in any event involving him. I'll never get tired of watching about M Ali. What the endless endurance, boxing techniques, wisely speeshes and the black revolutionary initiatives he sacrificed for his life. Extraordinary personality. May God bless you, GOAT.

Muhammad Ali will always be missed by those who admired him.. not only for his showmanship in the ring but dropping knowledge 1,000,000,000 × over and over!!

Pay ATTENTION people!!! WE NEED LAND!! Every word he speaks is valid today.

What a unique person! The world was (and still is) lucky to have Muhammad Ali. Even now when I watch him on RU-vid, my admiration for him never ceases.

Love this man, there's no one like Ali!

He lived his life as himself. He's the greatest

Ali was so far ahead of his time.

Amazing man, it's a shame that the World is without him

There may never be another Mohammad Ali

My childhood hero ... didn’t have a filter✊🏿

He was unfathomably funny!! So charismatic and insightful, but he really knew how to export his thoughts through the medium of laughter. He pointed how different we are, through similarities that most people could relate to. What a great human being, trully the peoples' Champ!

Ali’s biggest legacy was his *character* The world has seen many a good sportsman. The world has seen many who have stood for change. Many who have made the world a better place. Many who have stood against racism and oppression. Many who were kind. What made Ali so unique? All of the above. However his biggest legacy of all is that of his character. He is called the greatest by so many and yet Muhammad Ali’s most famous quote is “God is the Greatest” He is called greatest by so many others because of his undeniable compassion and love for humanity yet he followed and lived his life in the footsteps of another man… loved and will be loved by so many until the very last day and beyond. Who is this man you ask? Well Muhammad Ali loved him so much *he named himself after him* Even until his departure, Muhammad Ali lay on his hospital bed listening to the Muslim call of prayer which goes “There is no God except Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah”. Yes. We are talking about Prophet Muhammad. God’s peace and blessings on him forever and always. The outpouring of love for Muhammad Ali the boxer, the heartbreak of wanting him to be around, the awe of his compassion and kindness and how he changed this world for the better, only makes the mind boggle and wonder what was in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to see and live with Prophet Muhammad. How their hearts were elated to be among him. And torn at his departure. The same goes for Prophet Jesus. And other noble prophets of God. And yet all the Prophets of God, know Muhammad (peace be upon him) to be the best example of a human being who has ever walked this earth .It is no wonder the world was touched by the boxers character if he dedicated his entire life to following in the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad. May they be united in Paradise with the righteous. May God have mercy on Muhammad Ali. 🤲 Ameen

He’s talks about fairness to all mind kind in existence.🙏👏👏👏

I just Looove me some Muhammad Ali 💜 So unapologetically Assertive! This is the type of Man our young men need as role models!!! 💪🏾✊🏽

No body could outbox him in his prime. Post his boxing career he did so much charity work. A good man

This man i mean wow macha2allah God bless him i am 24 years old and i just start watching his videos and he is everything a man should be i watched all men on youtube but none are like muhammed Ali one of a kind May allah grant him Jannat el furdous

I love this man. Black folks are lucky to have had a man like him represent them. He will never be forgotten. I will talk about him to my kids, and grandkids. Forever in our hearts.

Love how Ali ended that discussion with the recipe of kindness and love.

Muhammad ali worked hard for everything he has in life but one thing i think he was gifted is his split second reactions. In fighting and in dialogue, he's so quick it feels like he rehearses what to say

When he wasn't speaking the truth, he was punching people really hard!

I wish humanity would allow every human mind to blossom. You would be surprised by the result. A truly Beautiful, Comfortable and Peaceful place to live, planet Earth. RIP Muhammad Ali !!!!

Ali was my mentor, he instilled confidence, spoke to us on nutrition, and being proud of who you are, He was the greatest, there will never be another. He fought the US government, I witness it.

What a character! You want to see a real man you just look at Ali.

A REAL MAN.

It's amazing how he conducted his own interview and his knowledge is so impeccable, outstanding! Respect to Mohammed Ali. May Allah have mercy on his soul. Ameen

Muhammad Ali had HIGH INTELLIGENCE. We mostly know him for his boxing skills, but I mostly listen to tapes like this, of him, because he always said something you needed to know. A very smart man, and nobody's fool. His children are very fortunate, because I'm sure he taught them a whole lot. God I love him.Rest in PARADISE Muhammad Ali✌❤🙏🌷🌲🎵💃

The Greatest of ALL TIME😊✅💯💪🏾✊🏾👊🏾

OMG His Words are Majestic ❤

And that's why he is the greatest.

MUHAMMAD’S RECIPE OF LIFE He took a few cups of love One tablespoon of patience One teaspoon of generosity One pint of kindness One quart of laughter One pinch of concern Mix wellingness with happiness Add lots of faith Stir it up well Spread it over a lifetime Serve it to each deserving person you meet

Muhammad Ali was a very smart man.

Mohd Ali was man of ethics and principles, today's generation should follow him

This interview is the reason why this man was the greatest of all time ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 he said he’s got it made but he’s speaking on behalf of his people his nation wow 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Muhammad Ali mind in 1974 is way better than Floyd Mayweather whole existence.

Kindest and most intelligent human being on Earth. His Soul and Spirit is Everlasting. His whole life spread joy and hope to all.

An absolute legend! May Allah grant him jannah!

Oh boy...brought tears to my eyes n I'm not black....He worked very hard to use his gifts and spread them to us RIP...