He may have fallen into errors, he must have faults; but our error is greater, and our fault is radically ruinous to ourselves, if we do not bear, if we do not even applaud, the whole compound and mixed mass of such a character.
Burke acknowledges human imperfections but stresses the importance of accepting and supporting individuals despite their faults.
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