"The famed lawyer [[Clarence Darrow]] was traveling by train along the Pacific coast when **he and his son had a bad experience with a steward**. The line snaked through the dining car. Passengers grew impatient. The underpaid staff seemed to be interested in helping only those who could afford to tip them, and everyone was upset with each other. “Will you report him to the [[Chicago]] and North Western when you get back?” his son asked about one rather rude waiter, knowing that his father had contacts at the railroad from years of representing the owners. **“No, no, son,” his father said, brushing off the slight. “Never hurt a man who is working for his living.”** --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[self-control]], [[character]], [[personal-values]], [[generosity]], [[forgiveness]] **Source** -- [[202409180127 - B - Right Thing, Right Now]]