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I don't count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because they're the only ones that count.
Muhammad Ali
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"I don't count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because they're the only ones that count."
— Muhammad Ali

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I don't count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because they're the only ones that count. — Muhammad Ali

About Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was a Athlete from United States (1942–2016).

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Who said "I don't count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because…"?
This quote is attributed to Muhammad Ali, a Athlete from United States.
When did Muhammad Ali live?
Muhammad Ali lived from 1942 – 2016.