He observed this, and said with a smile, "Everyone is kind in his own way." And He continued to reveal in attractive fashion the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven.

But Martha always interrupted Him with remarks on the dishes, or with orders to the servants, until Jesus became almost annoyed, and said sharply: "Know you not that I will give you food?
The soul is the one thing needful." Then they also spoke of the day's proceedings, and Amon congratulated Him prettily on the great victory at Jerusalem.
"Do you call that a victory ?" asked Jesus.

"Amon, do you know men so little?
They see in Me the Messiah King who will conquer the Empire to-morrow.

They, blind creatures, they have no idea of _My_ Kingdom.
They are pleased with words that destroy, they do not want to hear words that build up.

It's an empty-headed people that can only be roused by need and oppression.