Joe Louis Quotes

Money can't buy happiness, but it does quiet the nerves.

You need a lot of different types of people to make the world better.

A champion doesn't become a champion in the ring, he's merely recognized in the ring. His "becoming" happens during his daily routine.

Every man got a right to his own mistakes. Ain't no man that ain't made any.

I done the best I could with what I had -- Joe Louis

I made the most of my ability and I did my best with my title.

Lots of things wrong with America, but Hitler ain't going to fix them.

If you gotta tell them who you are, you ain't nobody.

Every fighter have a plan until he's been beaten

I don't even like money. It just quiets my nerves.

I hope they're still making women like my momma. She always told me to do the right thing. She always told me to have pride in myself; she said a good name is better than money.

I can show you how to box. I can teach you every technique and trick I know, but I can never make you a fighter. That comes from inside, and it's something no one else can ever give you.

Everyone has a plan until they've been hit.

If you cheat on your road work in the dark of the morning, you will be found out in the big fight under the bright lights.

There is no such thing as a natural boxer. A natural dancer has to practice hard. A natural painter has to paint all the time. Even a natural fool has to work at it.

I don't like money very much, but it calms my nerves.