The Chofetz Chaim's Hidden Tears on Tishah B'Av
A visitor watches the Chofetz Chaim say Kinnos just like everyone else, then passes his home that night and hears him sobbing uncontrollably.
A visitor to Radin on Tishah B’Av once watched the Chofetz Chaim closely. He wanted to be inspired by the Chofetz Chaim’s recital of Kinnos. However, to his surprise and consternation, the great tzaddik recited Kinnos in the same manner as everyone else. Yet, later that evening, he passed by the Chofetz Chaim’s home and witnessed his uncontrollable sobs. The Chofetz Chaim didn’t want to demonstrate extra piety over anyone else in public.