Nahj al-Balagha Hadith n. 20

Selections from The Sayings and Preaching of Amir al-Muminin Ali ibn Abi Talib (Peace Be Upon Him) Including His Replies to Questions and Maxims Expressed for Various Purposes.
Translated by Sayyid Ali Reza

وَقَالَ (عليه‏ السلام):

Amir al-mu'minin, peace be upon him, said:

أَقِيلُوا ذَوِي الْمُرُوءَاتِ عَثَرَاتِهِمْ

Forgive the shortcomings of people of virtue and honor

فَمَا يَعْثُرُ مِنْهُمْ عَاثِرٌ إِلاَّ وَيَدُهُ بِيَدِ اللهِ يَرْفَعُهُ

because when they fall into error Allah raises them up.