Madam, - I have with interest Deaglán de Bréadún's excellent article on gentlemen (Opinion, August 16th). My own definition of a fool has always been one who mistakes politeness for weakness. In 40 years of business in this country I hope that I have always behaved as a gentleman. Unfortunately, I encountered many fools. - Yours, etc.,
ROBERT LIDWELL,
St Alphonsus Road,
Drumcondra,
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Dublin 9.