過あやまちては則すなわち改あらたむるに憚はばかること勿なかれ

expression

when you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it; do not delay in making amends for your wrongs

A classical proverb from the Analects of Confucius. Used to encourage prompt self-correction and taking responsibility for one's errors. The language is literary and old-fashioned; it is not used in everyday conversation but may appear in formal writing, speeches, or discussions of ethics.

• 「過あやまちては則すなわち改あらたむるに憚はばかること勿なかれ」という論ろん語ごの言こと葉ばは、今いまでも多おおくの人ひとに引いん用ようされる。

  The Analects saying 'When you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it' is still quoted by many people today.