59 Quotes About Apology

I do not think there is a demonstrative proof (like Euclid) of Christianity, nor of the existence of matter, nor of the good will and honesty of my best and oldest friends. I think all three are (except perhaps the second) far more probable than the alternatives. The case for Christianity in general is well given by Chesterton…As to why God doesn't make it demonstratively clear; are we sure that He is even interested in the kind of Theism which would be a compelled logical assent to a conclusive argument? Are we interested in it in personal matters? I demand from my friend trust in my good faith which is certain without demonstrative proof. It wouldn't be confidence at all if he waited for rigorous proof. Hang it all, the very fairy-tales embody the truth. Othello believed in Desdemona's innocence when it was proved: but that was too late. Lear believed in Cordelia's love when it was proved: but that was too late. 'His praise is lost who stays till all commend.' The magnanimity, the generosity which will trust on a reasonable probability, is required of us. But supposing one believed and was wrong after all? Why, then you would have paid the universe a compliment it doesn't deserve. Your error would even so be more interesting and important than the reality. And yet how could that be? How could an idiotic universe have produced creatures whose mere dreams are so much stronger, better, subtler than itself? . C.s. Lewis

I thought to myself: I am wiser than this man; neither of us probably knows anything that is really good, but he thinks he has knowledge, when he has not, while I, having no knowledge, do not think I have. Plato

When she opened her door, Levi was sitting in the hallway, his legs bent in front of him, hunched forward on his knees. He looked up when she stepped out.“ I’m such an idiot, ” he said. Cath fell between his knees and hugged him.“ I can’t believe I said that, ” he said. “I can’t even go nine hours without seeing you. Rainbow Rowell

I wasn't saying whatever they're saying I was saying. I'm sorry I said it really. I never meant it to be a lousy anti-religious thing. I apologize if that will make you happy. I still don't know quite what I've done. I've tried to tell you what I did do but if you want me to apologize, if that will make you happy, then OK, I'm sorry. John Lennon

Sorry’ is, indeed, one of the most difficult and most powerful words in the English language, provided one can feel and say it at the same time. It’s difficult because you sincerely need to feel the pain of the other person and rise above your ego to say it; it’s powerful because you overwhelm the other with the opposite reaction of what they were expecting. Love

Oh, come on Em." He stopped walking and looked me in the eyes. His own were dark and shiny. "You know how I feel about you, " he muttered." I do?" He stepped closer and whispered, "When you're around, music plays in my head." My eyes welled. "Music, " I repeated softly." Well, you know." He grinned. "It's the Jaws theme. Da dum. Da dum. Jennifer Jabaley

I’M SORRYI am developing a new board game. It’s called “I’m Sorry.” It’s also a form of “Self-Help Psychological Therapy! ”You take turns moving around the board like Monopoly. But if you land on a Yellow or Green “I’m Sorry Space”… you have to make a Phone call. Both green and yellow cards are labeled- the same with things like: Your Ex, Parental figure, friend, co-worker, boss, children, etc. You get the point… If you land on the yellow space, the game stops, everyone gets quiet and you have to call that person up — on speakerphone. You apologize for something you’ve done in your past. Come on you know you are not perfect and you probably screwed up, hurt or disappointed everyone in your past at one time or another. So you call and you apologize. You explain what you did to them wrong if they forgive you, you move forward 10 places and everyone cheers! No forgiveness back- you move back to the beginning. If you land on the green space- it’s similar. But you call the person up and you try to explain to them how, in someway, they hurt you in the past. If they apologize… cheers and you move forward 10 spaces. No apology… move backward ten spaces. They curse at you- game over. In the original packaging of the yellow and green cards, are mixed in a set of “I’m Sorry Cards.” If you are lucky enough to get to pick up an “I’m Sorry Card, ” it’s like a Get Out of Jail Free Card, and you don’t have to make the call. The only catch is that the cards come hermetically sealed. After opening up the package, and the cards are exposed to air, all of the “I’m Sorry Cards, ” magically turn into “Deal With it Cards! ” And so, you really never get a free ride. In reality, every time you pick up a yellow or green card, you have to- Deal with It! Of course you can always order a new factory set of sealed of “I’m Sorry Cards.” But they only last about 30 minutes and are very expensive, so you’ll have to play fast. Cute Game? Hey, don’t steal my idea! ! !. Unknown

Never forget the nine most important words of any family- I love you. You are beautiful. Please forgive me. Unknown

[I]t is dangerous for a bride to be apologetic about her husband. Wallace Stegner

Too many are sorry where they should be assertive, and nearly moved to aggressive radical action, where they should be apologizing to themselves first, and then the world at large. Unknown

There is little worse than when the person to whom you want to apologize is having great sex in your room. Thomm Quackenbush

Apologies aren't meant to change the past, they are meant to change the future. Kevin Hancock

Our systems, perhaps, are nothing more than an unconscious apology for our faults, a gigantic scaffolding whose object is to hide from us our favorite sin Unknown

If, as I have reason to believe, I have disintegrated the nucleus of the atom, this is of greater significance than th Ernest Rutherford

Write like you speak with the 'rhythms of human speech, ' as William Zinsser said, and in as few words as possible. Use action verbs to carry water. Sandra E. Lamb

Sorry’ is, indeed, one of the most difficult and most powerful words in the English language, provided one can feel and say it at the same time. Uday Mukerji

Ego said, 'I will not apologize for who I am'. Experience replied, 'Unless your self-realization comes to light, your apology is worthless. And, when your self-realization does come to light, which it will, your apology will be of little or no value'. - Sandeep N. Tripathi Sandeep N. Tripathi

Never put off repairing a relationship you value. If sorry needs to be said say it now. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed to any of us. Toni Sorenson

In this life, when you deny someone an apology, you will remember it at time you beg forgiveness. Toba Beta

I loved and adored you, but I drained you like a thirsty man at a spring. I loved what you could give me - your admiration, your acceptance, your love, your forgiveness. I forgot to love you for yourself. Jennifer Ashley

Apologizing does not always mean you're wrong and the other person is right. It just means you value your relationship more than your ego. Unknown

When you have a chance to forgive, think of all you'll gain and forget all you've lost. Saim .A. Cheeda

When you say the word 'sorry' make sure you understand that an apology has 3 parts. "I'm sorry", "It's my fault and I won't do it again" and "How can I make things better". The last part is the most important. Manasa Rao

Sometimes, an apology sets free a part of you that you didn't even realize was caged...and forgiveness destroys the cage. Sanjo Jendayi

When you forgive, you free your soul. But when you say I'm sorry, you free two souls. Donald L. Hicks

Pride and ego makes a mockery of an apology. Humility wins forgiveness without question...so break 'yo'self'! T.F. Hodge

One who is truly confident is able to apologize. Olivia Tsoutsoplides

Suicide is the utmost sincere and candid apology to the ones you hurt most Christopher J Marshall

4.04 APOLOGYA second insult be just a stiff apology, As the first be when hurt was the party; Damages for aggrieved no medicine be, But healing from hurt - the desire only.[38] - 4 Munindra Misra

Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got. Robert Brault

Ego said, 'I will not apologize for who I am'. Experience replied, 'unless your self-realization comes to light, your apology is worthless. And, when your self-realization does come to light, which it will, your apology will be of little or no value at all'. - Sandeep N. Tripathi Sandeep N. Tripathi

I’m sorry.’ The two most inadequate words in the English language. Beth Revis

Make sure that your heartfelt thanksgiving is more consistent than your nagging needs and your passionate apology fervent than your unhealthy justifications. Be clean and hopeful. Israelmore Ayivor

Don't apologize."" I wasn't-"" Not in words, but it was clear from your tone. Apology suggests that you are keeping me from doing what I need to do, which implies I am somehow powerless to do otherwise. It's a choice, Olivia. Kelley Armstrong

If her mother had been observing this interaction, she'd tell Clementine she was wrong, that she needed to keep talking, to say everything that was on her mind, to communicate, to leave no possibility for misinterpretation. If her father were here, he'd put his finger to his lips and say, "Shh."Clementine settled for two words." I'm sorry, " she said. Liane Moriarty

Sacrifice is at the heart of repentance. Without deeds, your apology is worthless. Bryan Davis

A meaningful apology is one that communicates three R's: regret, responsibility, and remedy. Beverly Engel

Apology makes you self responsible while excuse makes you undependable Prabakaran Thirumalai

Sorry I painted the word 'twat' on your garage door. David Shrigley

I owed the greater apology, but at the same time I knew that was done was done, that no matter what I said now I would never be able to make it right. Jhumpa Lahiri

Mr. Upchurch, ” she fumbled. “I . . . I must take my leave directly. But before I go, allow me to say how sorry I am for the callous way I treated you in the past. I regret it most keenly.” His heart squeezed even as he felt his brows rise. “Do you?” She swallowed. “I was wrong about you. I was wrong about a great many things. Julie Klassen

Empathy--the ability to identify with someone else's suffering--is certainly a prerequisite for a genuine apology. Danielle Ofri

With every morsel I ate, I looked into her eyes and apologised for not being able to feed her enough. Her eyes, in turn, apologised for not being able to help me in these tough times. Ashay Abbhi

You can stay on the porch. Like how you left me on the floor outside our room."" I didn't know what else to do. You found the check, and I panicked."" That isn't an excuse."" I know. And I'm not saying that this is going to make up for it. I'm going to try, really try, to make you trust me again. I want you to trust me. I just.. I couldn't sleep last night without you. It was the strangest thing, being in the room alone without you. I couldn't hear you breathing, and your laughter was gone and you were gone, and it was like a part of my life was missing. A big part. I tripped going to the bathroom and banged my head. See?" He pointed to a lovely gash on his forehead." And then I burned my hand on the toaster oven. And then my car wouldn't start. Again. I've never had such bad luck in my life. . Chelsea M. Cameron

Sorry, always sorry. What in the world can you buy with an apology? Marie Lu

I'd rather apologize to you for not being who you want me to be than apologize to God for not being who I should be. Garrett McCoy

Never apologize, mister, it’s a sign of weakness. John Wayne

I was wrong to insult you, and not only because you are my hosts. I am afraid that I mistook kindness for weakness. My apologies. I stand - only with your aid - profoundly corrected. Beth Fantaskey

How could he maintain the apology in his eyes without getting carried away by her cherubic innocence? Faraaz Kazi

I wish for you the wisdom to realize that forgiveness has nothing to do with an apology. Steve Maraboli

I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing. Plato

No sensible person ever made an apology. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Apology is only egotism wrong side out. Oliver Wendell Holmes

Would 'sorry' have made any difference? Does it ever? It's just a word. One word against a thousand actions. Sarah Ockler