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In review

Hate the game, not the player.

I saw this on a T-shirt somewhere. --UberScienceNerd Talk Contributions 19:36, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WTF DTM? (What the fuck does that mean?)

Hope this works out well... -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 10:55, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Any ways I can make a point here with a good motto? Any suggestions guys? -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 21:26, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
But Wikipedia is not censored. Like I said above, Any ways I can make a point here with a good motto? Any suggestions? -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 22:03, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia is not a Pokémon test.

Why not? -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 10:50, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia is a wiki encyclopedia, not a Pokémon test.

How about this? -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 21:30, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Some users don't give a fuck.

It's true. -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 10:51, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Everyone is contributing, even if they don't give a fuck.

Hope that this motto can work... -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 21:24, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Then why did you support the motto, "Rules are made to be broken"? I'm sure I know what common sense means. -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 21:48, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia has a Facebook.

It's true. -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 10:40, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia is not a Facebook, but has a Facebook.

Don't really think this is gonna work, but... -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 21:38, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hope this works... -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 10:36, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Can you think of a better link, since this can actually make it with new links. -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 21:50, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

MASSACRE, CALL 911!

I really don't know how these go in my brain... -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 10:31, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Things aren't always what they seem.

Was just thinking about adding some random quote to see if it can pass for MOTD. -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 10:26, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I think IMatthew doesn't like my suggestions, that's all. -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 21:10, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry, I just think you submitted a very bad batch. iMatthew 21:32, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I just think that you should've just told me why you hated them, so that I can fix the problem. -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 21:40, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
How about this? -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 21:54, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Better. Support with the changes. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 21:56, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
See September 19, 2008 - it's been used. iMatthew 23:12, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rules are made to be broken

IAR - (ironically the first rule to be initiated on Nupedia ) Flewis(talk) 05:14, 8 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Only shop because you have to, not because you want to

-My 2 cents at comparing the economic crisis with Afd . . . --Flewis(talk) 13:32, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Only shop because you have to, not because you want to

Suggestion 1 - Matty4123 (T•C•A) 18:17, 8 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Only shop because you have to, not because you want to?

Suggestion 2 - Matty4123 (T•C•A) 18:17, 8 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just Wiki it

→ To do a common thing uncommonly well brings success

NOTICE: This motto and the one below it are two link choices to the same saying (I cannot figure out which one to do!). I guess you can pick the one to use per consensus. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 12:57, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ To do a common thing uncommonly well brings success

Choice 2. (See Above) Artichoke-Boy (talk) 12:57, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's not the singer, it's the song.

I was trying to find a somewhat more PG version of "It's not the size of the boat, it's the motion of the ocean," and found this phrase. [ roux ] [x] 23:19, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ I will not let the sky be the limit when there are footprints on the moon.

Saw it on Facebook and immediately thought of a Wikipedia motto. I'm not too happy with the links, though; anybody have better ones? Trvsdrlng (talk) 05:50, 4 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Whether it be tight or loose, we all hold on to something!

I'm not sure if there's a better alternative for the 4th link, but if you can come up with one, tell me. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 21:32, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

One thing we all adore, something worth fighting for
Nothing but pain, stuck in this game
Searching for fortune and fame

Another from Tupac. This one's from one of his song.Matty4123 (T•C) 20:52, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→Wars come and go, but my soldiers stay eternal.

Choice 1 - Matty4123 (T•C) 20:35, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→Wars come and go, but my soldiers stay eternal.

Choice 2 - Two different versions. Not really sure about the links though. Matty4123 (T•C) 20:35, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Template motto trial

Seeing as this may be placed on a Wikipedian's userpage, i thought i might try it. It is a variation on {{proposal}}. Simply south (talk) 11:48, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the clarification. I don't think the line Thus references or links to this page should not describe it as "policy" is appropriate here. It's used in {{proposal}} since it's a template used on proposed policy pages. But putting that on a user page might look weird. Chamal talk 12:33, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, i just deleted it now. How does it look? I've also clarified the title. Simply south (talk) 12:53, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Actions speak louder than words.

How's this? ~AH1(TCU) 23:35, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

recycle Reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 11:40, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Imagine all the people.

—Ceranthor(Sing) 02:00, 18 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Imagine all the people
living in harmony

Edit 1 per Nutiketaiel, Pjoef, and I. —La Pianista (T•C•S) 00:09, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

recycle Reopened - no consensus. Simply south (talk) 11:40, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

We all have a choice between doing what is easy and do what is right

Vandalism is easy, but contributing positively to Wikipedia is more rewarding. Also, I think I heard this line from the upcomming Harry Potter movie trailer. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 19:47, 16 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Weak Support: I think we have heard about the 'choosing' far too often. But it's OK I guess, as long something very similar hasn't been used before. Chamal talk work 11:31, 17 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
  • Response: Wait, you've got it all wrong! What I meant for this motto to say is that it's easy to vandalize Wikipedia, but in order to do the right thing, you should contribute positively. I never said that vandalism-fighting is bad (and it isn't!). Artichoke-Boy (talk) 21:34, 23 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

recycle Reopened - no consensus. Simply south (talk) 11:40, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Nothing is impossible. Some things are just less likely than others.

Matty4123 (talk) 17:46, 15 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Nothing is impossible. Some things are just less likely than others.

Edit 1. Changed links to those suggested Matty4123 (talk) 13:36, 16 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

recycle Reopened - no consensus. Simply south (talk) 11:40, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Mind what you have learned. Save you it can.

OK, did I do a good link this time? Paul, in Saudi (talk) 00:08, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps if "Mind what you have learned" was linked to WP:ADOPT and "Save you it can" to Wikipedia:Requests for adminship? Nutiketaiel (talk) 19:27, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→Mind what you have learned. Save you it can.

Edit 1. Changed the links to be Wikipedia related instead of Star Wars related. Nutiketaiel (talk) 18:10, 15 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

recycle Reopened - no consensus. Simply south (talk) 11:40, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Beware of the dark side

Hate to go with a Yoda quote, but I found this one catchy.--LAAFansign review 17:31, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Weak support: It's okay, but a little trite. —La Pianista (T•C•S) 17:51, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I would only Support if this is changed to, "Be aware of the dark side". -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 22:51, 14 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Be aware of the dark side

Per above--LAAFansign review 16:58, 18 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Be aware of the dark side

Perhaps "the red side"? Also, can someone think of a link for "Be aware"? —La Pianista (T•C•S) 17:26, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

 Relisted —La Pianista (T•C•S) 16:28, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Be aware of the dark side

Bingo! TINC. —La Pianista (T•C•S) 22:00, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

We've been through ups and we've been through downs, but that's what makes the world go 'round.

This could work...but that's for you to decide. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 17:43, 1 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

We've been through ups and we've been through downs, but that's what makes the world go 'round

Edit 1. Per La Pianista's comment. I like it better this way too. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 15:53, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

This is who we are. This is what we're made of. This is what we do.

This is a motto that will relate directly to the Wikipedians. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 17:36, 1 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Only dead fish go with the flow

>>Flewis(talk) 11:21, 1 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ I took the survey, and I liked it.

~AH1(TCU) 22:15, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia: Technology for Better Living.

~AH1(TCU) 22:15, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ One world, one dream.

Has this been used before, or is it too late for that (should have been a special nomination etc)? ~AH1(TCU) 22:15, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ When one door closes, another door opens

This is a great quote from Alexander Graham Bell (hence the arrow-link). The original quote was actually "When one door closes, another opens", not "When one door closes, another door opens", but I hope that's not a problem. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 20:20, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison

In my opinion, we don't get nearly enough mottos about the entire Wikimedia Foundation, so here's one. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 20:10, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Conditional Support: If "men" is changed to "people". But its a good message otherwise SpitfireTally-ho! 20:26, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ The best teamwork comes from people who are working independently toward one goal in unison

Edit 1. Per Spitfire's comment above. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 21:24, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

  • Response to La Pianista's Comment: You see, I'm hesitant to change the last link to WP: CON, because I nominated a motto centering around the idea of a Wikipedia consensus earlier this month, and I really don't want to repeat myself with this motto. I'm going to let this stay as it is here for a while, and if there are a substantial amount of opposes, I'll see if I can change it. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 21:24, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
→ The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison

Edit 2. Per Nutiketaiel's and Juliancolton's comments above. Boy, this motto really needs alterations!

→ Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision

Hope its not too dull. Chamal talk 13:59, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision

Edit 1 Added link suggested by La Pianista. Chamal talk 03:14, 1 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water, but to walk on the earth.

Read it in a book. It said it was a chinese proverb, but I don't know the original version. Anyway, I thought it shows the value of contributions. Chamal talk 13:25, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

You can't just sit there and watch everything happen!

Edit one - added link to WP:BOLD. iMatthew (talk) 01:31, 7 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

  • Weak Support (but stronger than the weak support I gave the other one; we'll call this Weak Support+) - It is better with this link instead of none at all, but the link isn't very imaginative... Nutiketaiel (talk)

recycle Reopened - no consensus. Simply south (talk) 22:36, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ I fly like paper, get high like planes.

From M.I.A.'s Paper Planes (song). -- K. Annoyomous24[c] 01:51, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Can you think of another link that can replace the second? -- SRE.K.Annoyomous.L.24[c] 18:17, 11 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

recycle Reopened - no consensus. Simply south (talk) 22:36, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia
In
Knowledge
In
People
Easy
Daring
Informational
Art

From an anon's sandbox edit. Any further modifications are greatly welcomed. :) —La Pianista (T•C•S•R) 02:30, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

  • Comment. A nice idea, but I suggest you make a few changes. The first I could stand for Inventive(?) and the second for Interesting(?), also the K could stand for Knowledgeable and opposed to just Knowledge. Just a few points, feel free to ignore or take them on. Blooded Edge Sign/Talk 17:34, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia
Inventive
Knowledgeable
Interesting
People
Easy
Daring
Informational
Art

Edit 1, per Blooded Edge's concerns. —La Pianista (T•C•S•R) 19:23, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia
Inventive
Knowledgeable
Interactive
Popular
Easy
Daring
Informative
Academic

Edit 2. Different words. —La Pianista (T•C•S) 20:01, 17 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

All recycle Reopened - not enough discussion. Simply south (talk) 22:36, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Don't fear the reaper.

Based on the song of the same name --UberScienceNerd Talk Contributions 16:26, 10 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

recycle Reopened - no consensus. Simply south (talk) 22:36, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Don't fear the reaper.

Edit 1. Per UberScienceNerd's and Nutiketaiel's suggestion QAE 00:04, 30 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Shoot for the Moon - If you miss, you'll land among the Stars

Assuming it hasn't been used yet. –Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 15:40, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Look. Cover. Write. Check.

Look. Cover. Write. Check.

Choice 1

Look. Cover. Write. Check

Choice 2

Look. Cover. Write. Check

Choice 3

3 alternatives listed above. I'm not sure what to add for Cover though. An old phrase for doing work. Simply south (talk) 18:28, 26 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Look. Cover. Write. Check.

Choice 4 of Look. Cover. Write. Check. - Matty4123 (talk) 18:59, 26 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ Wikipedia is like a Rubik's Cube. The only way to solve it is by turning one step at a time.

Hope it's good or hope anyone can make a copyedit for this. -- K. Annoyomous24[c] 02:53, 5 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

To be reopened - no consensus. Simply south (talk) 14:22, 26 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so that consensus may be reached.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

--LAAFansign review 02:22, 5 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

To be reopened - no consensus. Simply south (talk) 14:22, 26 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so that consensus may be reached.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

Edit 1. Per Nutiketaiel and 88wolfmaster. QAE 23:26, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Two wrongs don't make a right!

--Spittlespat! ǀ T ♦ C ♦ S 23:26, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Comment. I think it's pretty good, but I think the wikilinks should be different. I'm not sure what that best links would be, I'd have to give it some more thought. Useight (talk) 15:43, 4 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: The link should be something related to Wikipedia. That is, usually something in the Wikipedia namespace. Anyway, I suggest something like "Two wrongs don't make a right". That's the best I can think of right now. Chamal Talk ± 15:55, 4 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Support with links by Chamal. Trvsdrlng (talk) 16:41, 4 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I, too, like the links Chamal provided. Useight (talk) 21:04, 4 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: Has something like this been used before? It looks oddly familiar... —La Pianista (T•C•S•R) 01:53, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I checked the archives (that is why i found the special xmas nom) to find this and could not. So either it hasn't been archived or it was never done. Simply south (talk) 20:28, 26 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

==== Three wrongs don't make a right! ==== My spin. —La Pianista (T•C•S) 16:53, 11 October 2008 (UTC) [reply]

To be reopened - no consensus. Simply south (talk) 14:22, 26 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so that consensus may be reached.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks.

Been done before: Wikipedia:Motto_of_the_day/October_19,_2008: Wikipedia:Motto of the day/October 19, 2008--88wolfmaster (talk) 21:49, 26 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Withdrawn. Withdrawn by submitter. —La Pianista (T•C•S) 04:27, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ In Soviet Wikipedia, you don't own article...
...Article own you!

Something for kicks and giggles. —La Pianista (T•C•S) 21:28, 25 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

  • Comment - Wellllllllll... it's undoubtedly similiar to the previously used example you cite, but its not identical. I think the reference to article ownership rather than simple editing makes this one different enough to be worth using. I stand by my Super Strong Support. Nutiketaiel (talk) 19:10, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It is important to know all the rules so that you can break them.

A phrase my piano teach has often quoted - first saw it outside his office. :) —La Pianista (T•C•S) 21:26, 25 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→Computers are useless. They can only give you answers.

I like this quote a lot but I can't figure out appropriate links for it. any suggestions or is it just a lost cause? --88wolfmaster (talk) 19:35, 25 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

  • Oppose. “An analysis of the history of technology shows that technological change is exponential, contrary to the common-sense "intuitive linear" view. So we won't experience 100 years of progress in the 21st century -- it will be more like 20,000 years of progress (at today's rate). The "returns," such as chip speed and cost-effectiveness, also increase exponentially. There's even exponential growth in the rate of exponential growth. Within a few decades, machine intelligence will surpass human intelligence, leading to The Singularity -- technological change so rapid and profound it represents a rupture in the fabric of human history. The implications include the merger of biological and nonbiological intelligence, immortal software-based humans, and ultra-high levels of intelligence that expand outward in the universe at the speed of light.” Ray Kurzweil, The Law of Accelerating Returns, Published on KurzweilAI.net (March 7, 2001) –pjoef (talk • contribs) 11:36, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
    • What an interesting opposition reason! Simply south (talk) 13:16, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
    • awe come on I'm a huge geek but even so I see what Picasso meant in this computers can not think (yet anyway) they lack imagination and can only do what they are programmed/told to do. Similarly normal encyclopedias/dictionaries can only give you answers/definitions while wikipedia is a great primary reference point allowing users to gain an overview and in some well written FA extensive knowledge in a specific subject matter BUT go beyond that by providing links, references, near real time updating, etc. In short, a computers are far behind the capabilities of the human brain for a simple lack of imagination just like wikipedia is not just a dictionary and that my defense for this quote. --88wolfmaster (talk) 03:13, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
      • I can understand what Picasso means, as well - art leaves the imagination open to questions that have no answer (or, even better, give rise to new ones). He, of course, was the one that spawned the puzzling question of whether "art imitates life or life imitates art." Wikipedia does have a highly philosophical undertone to its workings whether we like it or not - the "sum of human knowledge" is simply inspiring to any pensive thinker... However, what probably hasn't yet been noticed about this quote is that this encyclopedia is often reached via computers, hence some could see it as a negative slant on Wikipedia itself. :) —La Pianista (T•C•S) 03:52, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Too many cooks spoil the broth

Matty4123 (talk) 16:23, 25 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Only in Wikipedia does Cheating equal Learning

This motto is created mostly for laughs...but it is true! Artichoke-Boy (talk) 21:15, 24 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→ You don't really want to stay, no
But you don't really want to go, oh.

Only you can give them a chance to shine

An article's potential is very important in Wikipedia! Artichoke-Boy (talk) 19:59, 24 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Only you can give them a chance to shine

Edit 1. Requested links by Simply south and La Pianista. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 01:35, 25 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]


If at first you don't succeed, try and try again

Hopefully not FUI. Simply south (talk) 22:09, 23 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

Every accomplishment has humble beginnings. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 21:24, 23 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→A journey of a thousand li starts with a single step

Edit 1. Changed the quote for accuracy ("miles" were unheard of in China at this time; they had their own units of measurement, like the li) and correctly attributed it to Laozi, not Confucius. See q:Laozi. Nutiketaiel (talk) 12:24, 24 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's a common enough saying that I think they'll get the point. Nutiketaiel (talk) 14:46, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Besides, anyone can look that up - we're Wikipedia. ;) —La Pianista (T•C•S) 17:19, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, see? Nutiketaiel (talk) 19:14, 27 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.

Matty4123 (talk) 14:50, 22 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

*Comment what about, Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance. Matty4123 (talk) 13:11, 25 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance.

Edit 1 per Nutiketaiel's ingenious link. —La Pianista (T•C•S) 22:28, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.

Matty4123 (talk) 14:33, 22 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

→We're all looking for that special someone.

Quote from Grand Theft Auto IV - Matty4123 (talk) 19:49, 21 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No matter where you wander, however far you roam, the footprints on the path you take will lead you home

Matty4123 (talk) 17:43, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]


Float like a butterfly,
Sting like a bee

I hope this works. Simply south (talk) 16:22, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

  • Jealous Support.It does work, and I really like the links and the message as to what you can do to be graceful and powerful in Wikipedia. I had an idea to do a MODT with this exact quote, though! Darn. Artichoke-Boy (talk) 19:28, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
I've checked on a search on google and the other one came up as a song by someone called Bigbang, and also seems to be quoted as either by the boxer. So should i change it? Simply south (talk) 19:39, 20 October 2008 (UTC) Changed. Simply south (talk) 20:27, 20 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fly like a butterfly,
Sting like a bee

Not quite the same as the Mohammad Ali as this one is a misquote and a song title by a band called Bigbang. I think the links work with Fly, better than float. It is also not quite the same as this. Simply south (talk) 21:08, 24 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]



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