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

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Another quote from the 1960s

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Topic
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Speaker
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Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Language
English
Time
1965 1960s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

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The boisterous sea of liberty indeed is never without a wave.

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Topic
Freedom as disruptive force Nature of freedom Freedom

Author

Thomas Jefferson
Medium
Letter
Genre
Political writing
Statement Type
Metaphor, analogy and simile
Language
English
Time
1820 1820s 19th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Jefferson, Thomas. Letter to Marquis de Lafayette. 26 Dec. 1820.