The
great French general of World War I, Marshal Foch, was visiting Great Britain
when he was cornered by a boorish Englishman who launched into a tirade against
French politeness.
“There
is nothing in it but wind,” he sneered.
“There
is nothing but wind in a tire,” Foch politely replied, “but it makes riding in
a car very smooth and pleasant.”
We
as Christians should be known for our politeness. This is one of the
undergirding themes of Proverbs, and is certainly a virtue that reflects the
fruit of the Spirit.
Source: Edmund Fuller
