benefit of the doubt Quotes

I know you do; and it is that which makes the wonder. With your good sense, to be so honestly blind to the follies and nonsense of others! Affectation of candour is common enough;⁠—one meets it everywhere. But to be candid without ostentation or design⁠—to take the good of everybody’s character and make it still better, and say nothing of the bad⁠—belongs to you alone.