Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!

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Topic

Boxing

Speaker

Muhammad Ali

Source

CBS

Medium

Interview

Statement Type

Metaphor, analogy and simile

Language

English

Time

1964 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Boxer Athlete

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Ali, Muhammad. Interviewed by Bob Halloran, CBS, c. 25 Feb. 1964.

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Another quote by Muhammad Ali

Not only do I knock 'em out, I pick the round.

Muhammad Ali

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Topic
Boxing Self-assurance
Speaker
Muhammad Ali
Statement Type
Boast
Language
English
Time
1963 1960s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Ali, Muhammad. Statement after fighting Henry Cooper. Boxing match. 18 June 1963, Wembley Stadium, London, England, UK.

Another quote from the 1960s

When the dog bites,
When the bee stings,
When I'm feeling sad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.

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Topic
The bright side Gratitude
Speaker
Maria (The Sound of Music)
Actor
Julie Andrews
Source
My Favorite Things The Sound of Music
Medium
Song Film
Genre
Musical (film) Drama (film) Musical Drama
Language
English
Time
1965 1960s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

"My Favorite Things." The Sound of Music. Directed by Robert Wise, performed by Julie Andrews, Argyle Enterprises, 1965.

Another quote of the following type Metaphor, analogy and simile

The policy of letting a hundred flowers blossom and a hundred schools of thought contend is designed to promote the flourishing of the arts and the progress of science; it is designed to enable a socialist culture to thrive in our land.

Mao Zedong

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Topic
Battle of ideas
Speaker
Mao Zedong
Source
On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Statement Type
Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
Chinese
Time
1957 1950s 20th century
Authentication Score 2
Citation

Zedong, Mao. "On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People." Eleventh Session (Enlarged) of the Supreme State Conference. 27 Feb. 1957, Beijing, China.