Muhammad Ali - A life that proves he is The Greatest

SOME human qualities defy understanding and, occasionally, the less we understand these qualities the more they, and the people who enjoy them, inspire us.

Charisma, empathy, courage, sincerity, natural generosity and emotional intelligence are some of these enigmatic qualities. When they are combined with great physical beauty, amazing athleticism, a tremendously articulate and perceptive wit and exemplary moral courage they become irresistible.

All this sounds far too good to be true, far too sycophantic and manufactured, but any of us lucky enough to remember Muhammad Ali in his sensational, truly beautiful prime can easily accept that one person can be endowed with all of these enviable, uplifting qualities.