Spiritual Quotes On Mistake

The moment you criticize a person behind his back, you incur a debit in your account, and that person gets a credit in their account. Who in their right mind would conduct this kind of business?

Whenever the memory of something [a fault or transgression] comes to mind, do pratikraman (repentance coupled with asking for forgiveness) for it. Whenever a desire arises, do pratyakhyan (avowal to not repeat the mistake) for it.