Tom Brady caused a stir on Instagram when he shared a cryptic quote about "cheating" attributed to Muhammad Ali, nearly a year after finalizing his divorce from Gisele Bundchen.
The late professional boxer's quote emphasized the significance of a person's heart, stating that a lying and cheating heart corresponds to a lying and cheating individual, while a loving and merciful heart signifies a loving and merciful person.
"The personality of a person. The ways of a person. His thoughts. His deeds. his actions. Are all based around his heart," the quote read.
"For what is a man? A man is his heart. A lying cheating heart means a lying cheating man. A loving merciful heart means a loving merciful man.
"Regardless to a man's title. Regardless to a man's rank, wealth or position, if the heart is not great then he cannot be great," Ali had said. "But if the heart is great that man remains great under all circumstances, rich or poor, large or small, for it is the heart that makes one large or small."
How did Tom Brady frame the quote?
Brady, the 46-year-old retired NFL star, supplemented Ali's words with his own inspirational message, urging his followers to "be proud of the man in the glass."
The meaning behind Brady's enigmatic post remains unclear, but it comes almost a year after the conclusion of his 13-year marriage to Gisele Bundchen in October 2022.
Reports revealed that the couple had been living separately for months before officially ending their marriage, citing a significant disagreement involving Brady's reluctance to retire from football as a contributing factor.
Although Brady retired in 2021, he made a comeback a year later before finally retiring for the second and final time in February 2023.
Bundchen, a 43-year-old former Victoria's Secret Angel, refuted claims of an epic fight and retirement-related dispute, emphasizing that she wishes happiness and success for Brady. Despite their split, she expressed ongoing support for his dreams.
In the aftermath of the divorce, Brady has been navigating the dating scene, including an on-off romance with Irina Shayk.
Recent reports suggest that the former New England Patriots quarterback is actively "dating around," and he was observed engaging in conversation with a mystery blonde at a star-studded Art Basel Miami mansion party.
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