"The master was certainly not a stickler for etiquette and good manners but there was always a natural courtesy and grace in his dealings with others.
"A young disciple once was very rude to a toll collector as he drove the Master home one night. In self-defense he said, 'I'd rather be myself and let people know exactly how I feel. Politeness is nothing but a lot of hot air anyway.'
"'True enough,' replied the Master pleasantly, 'but that’s what we have in our automobile tires and see how it eases the bumps.'" - Anthony de Mello, S.J.
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