Sometimes we pretend, but there are situation that it is needed, look at this story;
A young priest was supposed to preach in the prison. Day after day he tried to find some message or formula that would move hard hearts.
As he entered the room, he shuddered under the gaze and stares of the crime-hardened faces. He said a silent prayer for light as he walked up to the pulpit. He stumbled on the second last step and rolled over heels right down to the floor. The audience broke out into loud laughter.
For a brief minute the young priest felt himself hindered by pain and shame. Then he got an idea. He jumped up, took the steps two at a time and laughed right back at his captive audience, telling them, "Men, that's exactly why I came here today: I wanted to show you that a man can stand up again after he has fallen flat on his face."
--Willi Hoffsuemmer
