与其任用居功自傲的人,不如任用愿意将功补过的人。《新唐书・卷九十三・李靖传》:“帝谓左右曰:『使功不如使过,靖果然。』因手敕劳曰:『既往不咎,向事吾久已忘之。』”
英语 we'd better employ those who are willing to make amends for previous faults than those who pride themselves on their merits.