Leniency Quotes

Leniency Quote of the day

There is another side to chivalry. If it dispenses leniency, it may with equal justification invoke control.

Pardon one offence, and you encourage the commission of many.

I plead for leniency. I understand that the road to redemption is going to be long for me.

A white lie is always pardonable. But he who tells the truth without compulsion merits no leniency.

People have a lot less leniency for some reason for women straying from a relationship than they do for men.

Without [firmness] I see the majority of Communities that are lax reach that state because of the excessive leniency of Superiors. So, be firm, Monsieur.

I'm consciously aware, specifically with the comic book world, where there's a built-in fanbase. But, there's a little bit of leniency because there are a couple different universes.

[The] self overcoming of justice: one knows the beautiful name it has given itself--mercy...

Power does not pardon, power punishes.

With genius, as with beauty -- all, well almost all, is forgiven.

The process of leniency involves accepting the reality of the current situation and finding a satisfying meaning therein, as opposed to misconstruing or denying the facts of the situation.