In the aftermath of Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s divorce, the former NFL player sparked curiosity on Instagram with a mysterious post about “cheating,” attributed to the legendary Muhammad Ali.
The late professional boxer emphasized the profound connection between a person’s heart and their character, stating, “A loving and merciful heart signifies a loving and merciful person.” The quote posits that the nature of one’s heart mirrors their integrity, suggesting that a dishonest and deceitful heart corresponds to an individual of similar qualities.
“The personality of a person. The ways of a person. His thoughts. His deeds. his actions. Are all based around his heart,” the quote continued. “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.”
Ali asserted, “Regardless of a man’s title. Regardless of a man’s rank, wealth, or position, if the heart is not great, then he cannot be great. 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.”
In addition to Ali’s profound words, the 46-year-old Brady encouraged his followers to “be proud of the man in the glass.”
Brady’s enigmatic message, the true meaning of which remains unknown, surfaced almost a year after his 13-year marriage to Gisele Bündchen concluded in October 2022.
Reports suggest that the couple had been living separately for several months before the formal dissolution of their union, with Brady’s reluctance to retire from football identified as a significant point of contention.
Brady initially announced his retirement in 2021, only to return to the sport a year later. He ultimately declared his second and final retirement in February 2023.
Addressing rumors of a tumultuous split and disputes over retirement, the 43-year-old former Victoria’s Secret Angel denied any major altercation, expressing her well-wishes for Brady’s future endeavors and asserting her ongoing support for his dreams even after their separation. The enigmatic post adds another layer to the narrative, leaving fans intrigued about the true essence of Brady’s reflections on heart and character.
