Shantaram (gregory David Roberts) / quote 7 of 69

Thanks shown rather than said

He went out without thanking me, as was usual with the people I treated at my hut. I knew that he would invite me to dinner at his house one day soon, or bring me a gift of fruit or special incense. The people showed thanks, rather than saying it, and I’d come to accept that.

Saved 5 November 2015

#days #dinner #people #fruit

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