The Mishnah uses the term Kol Adam, which can mean "every person" and also "the whole man". Even if your friend does not always behave the way he should, consider the whole man. Surely he has many other fine qualities which outweigh the bad (Sfas Emes).
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Breslov Pirkey Avot page 39
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This is a time of year when we are in close contact with a lot of family members so this insight really hit home.
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