盖世功劳,当不得一个“矜 ① ”字;弥天罪过,当不得一个“悔”字。
① 矜:傲慢自大,骄横。
即使立下了不世之功,如果居功自傲,功劳也会付之东流。
即使犯下了弥天大罪,只要能悔过自新,最终将得到救赎。
Contributions, however unparalleled, will be eventually spoiled by arrogance.
Crimes, however monstrous, will be finally counteracted by repentance.