It is a very delicate job to forgive a man without lowering him in his estimation and yours too.

Josh Billings
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  2. Never justify someones wrong action, without them apologizing first & admitting their wrongs. If you do. You are not making them better, but you are making them worse on the bad things they do. - Unknown

  3. Never apologize for showing your feelings. When you do, you are apologizing for the truth. - Unknown

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  5. There was nothing else I could do but say sorry myself. His apology had left a residue in me, a residue on my thinking, and continuing on in this house without saying it would be entirely awkward. It would turn the small space toxic. So... - Alexandra Kleeman

More Quotes By Josh Billings
  1. The squeeky wheel gets the grease.

  2. Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can't help but smile on it.

  3. Flattery is like cologne water, to be smelt of, not swallowed.

  4. One of the greatest victories you can gain over someone is to beat him at politeness.

  5. In the whole history of the world there is but one thing that money cannot buy...to wit--the wag of a dog's tail.

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