Quote by Leslie Baron Lever

Generosity is a part of my character, and I therefore hasten to assure this Government that I will never make an allegation of dishonesty against it wherever a simple explanation of stupidity will suffice.

Generosity is a part of my character, and I therefore hasten

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In this quote, the speaker emphasizes their generous nature and willingness to give others the benefit of the doubt. They state that rather than accusing the government of being dishonest, they are inclined to attribute any questionable actions or decisions to mere incompetence or lack of understanding. This shows the speaker's inclination towards understanding and forgiveness, preferring to approach situations with compassion and assuming the best intentions until proven otherwise.

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