Uncommon ALS, one lightly lined notebook page both sides, 8 x 10.5, no date. Ali writes to a recuperating admirer. In full: “God is the ideal that raises mankind to the utmost reach of perfection, as man considers and judges his dealings with man in his conscience, so the real worshipper of God considers his dealings with God. If he has helped anybody, if he has been kind to anybody, if he has made sacrifices for anybody, he does not look for appreciation or return for his doing so to the people to whom he has done good, for he considers that he has done it for God, and therefore his account is with God, and with those with whom he has dealt. He does not care even if instead of praising they blame him, for in any case he has done it for God who is the best judge and the knower of all things. There is no ideal that can raise the moral standard higher than God—ideal although Love is the root of all and God is the fruit of this. I hope you will recuperate to the best of health.” After signing, Ali adds his Chicago mailing address. Intersecting folds, scattered light staining affecting overall appearance (but not legibility), and some small edge tears, otherwise very good condition. Auction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
