And though he hooly were and vertuous,
He was to synful men nat despitous,
Ne of his speche daungerous ne digne,
But in his techyng discreet and benygne.

– Geoffrey Chaucer

The Canterbury Tales, General Prologue. While virtuous himself, the Parson is not contemptuous of sinners. In his religious teachings he is respectful, courteous and kind to all people.