Never attribute to malice or other deliberate decision what can be explained by human frailty, imperfection, or ignorance. (Harold S. Kushner)

Never attribute to malice or other deliberate decision what can be explained by human frailty, imperfection, or ignorance.

Harold S. Kushner

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