However, he silenced his critics with an all-round show in the T20 World Cup. “I believe in grace. A lot was said by people who don’t know even know me one per cent as a person. People have spoken, no issues but I have always believed in life that you never respond with words, circumstances can respond. “Even difficult times, they don’t last forever. It is important to be graceful, whether you win or lose,” said Hardik after the T20 World Cup final victory over South Africa here on Saturday.