Making a mistake is not a sin to be abhorred. It is to be viewed as quite a natural thing for a human being - which all of us are. This does not mean that anybody can get away with anything. No, we cannot take this argument to such extremes. Indifferent attitudes, insolent postures and hot temperaments induce more mistakes than normal. Unless such individuals realize their limitations and overcome these handicaps, they have to bear the burden of these limitations, which are certainly avoidable. Sabotage or mistakes due to drinking or drugs are never to be excused.
When mistakes occur due to lack of training or lack of skills, they are easily corrected by training. Inexperienced persons commit more mistakes because of immaturity - this is readily understood. In fact, the honest and sincere persons, who have the necessary training, also make mistakes - and this need not cause concerns. So long as it is not for want of trying or the mistake is not due to dishonesty, hostility, drug or alcohol abuse, we can view a mistake an honest error - an error of judgment. It is but a human failing.
It appears that human endeavor is mostly involved in either committing a mistake or in correcting a mistake. If the human being is a computer or a robot, he can be expected to do the work accurately as programmed, day in and day out, for any length of time, without committing a single mistake. Human beings, however, are human beings - not computers or robots. They cannot also be programmed in the same manner. Therefore, human beings are very likely to commit mistakes. Every body does that. There is no exception.
The next thought is about “Not learning from a mistake is a crime”
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