Brendan O'Carroll

I don't know the secret of Mrs. Brown, but what I do know is that there are things that Mrs. Brown says and does that Brendan O'Carroll couldn't get away with. I think maybe it's a leniency that they're with an old woman. It's the old woman thing. I think secretly we all just want to be Joan Rivers.

Irish Writer

Thomas Becket

Who shall resist Anti-Christ when he comes if we show such patience towards the vices and crimes of his precursors? By such leniency, we encourage kings to become tyrants and tempt them to withdraw every privilege and all jurisdiction from the Churches.

English Clergyman

Loretta Lynch

They expect a certain amount of leniency or mercy from me because I'm a woman, and if you've ever met my mother, you should know that's not even in the cards. She's much tougher than I am - she's a retired schoolteacher, so she's seen it all.

American Public Servant

Brianna Wu

For any prosecutor, a decision to show leniency in sentencing must be weighed against multiple factors. Do they show remorse for their actions? Are they a threat to the public and law enforcement? Do they intend to contribute to society?

American Businesswoman

Jeremy Renner

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.

American Actor

Suresh Gopi

Why should there be a different set of laws for criminals who are juveniles? As far as I am concerned there should be no reason for any leniency.

Indian Actor

Tom Price

I'm very tough on crimes where there are victims who have been physically harmed. In such cases, I do not believe in leniency.

American Politician

Freda Adler

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

American Educator

Used in court settings; often implies compassion for the offender.

Judicial Context

Showing leniency isn't a sign of weakness, but calculated mercy.

Not Weakness

One can politely ask for leniency, usually after an error.

Request Appropriately

It indicates openness and respect for different practices or beliefs.

Cultural Sensitivity

Often seen as a positive quality, especially in leaders and teachers.

Positive Trait

In legal terms, can indicate a strategy for reducing penalties.

Legal Advantage

Acknowledges good behavior, cooperating with rules or directives.

Compliance Benefit

It can foster cooperative relationships and compliance in a business environment.

Business Context

 I truly believe that more openness about this topic, as well as leniency from an office around scheduling or more frequent breaks will make a huge difference to retaining women and getting them over that next promotion hurdle. And then there's health care, which is perhaps the most important.

Leniency