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Muhammad Ali in his own words: His 10 greatest quotes

As renowned a boxer Muhammad Ali was, "The Greatest" also had a gift for words. Ali's eloquence created phrases that still resonate in society and transcend sports.

The former heavyweight champion died Friday night at age 74, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

The man born Cassius Clay was never shy and was always able to drop a memorable line. Here are 10 of his best quotes.

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1. "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.