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.
