“Never ruin an apology with an excuse”, says Kimberly Johnson. Keeping the following line in your mind, you can proceed and say “I am sorry”. The most heartfelt sorry would be saying those three words and meaning them from the core of your heart. Your genuineness will show in your eyes and mannerisms. Many believe that a stiff apology is like a second insult, so no matter what, do not do the mistake of saying that you are sorry when you do not feel even remotely apologetic. A well known song lyrics say that “sorry seems to be the hardest thing to say”. And this article here hopes to make apologising a little easier for you. The quotes mentioned below seek to assist you in your apology campaign. However, just quoting them will not serve the purpose. You need to tailor the quote and make it fit the situation you have befallen. Because, when we respect others, we take responsibility of the hurt we have caused to them. So, don’t hesitate to mend your behaviour by saying a simple sorry.
Apology Quotes
By Well Known People
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If I’ve done anything I’m sorry for, I’m willing to be forgiven.~ Edward N. Westcott.
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I know that a stiff apology is a second insult. The injured party does not want to be compensated because he has been wronged; he wants to be healed because he has been hurt. ~ Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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When you say sorry, make sure you mean it. Insincere apologies can be detected while heart-felt apologies melt away all grievances, anger and hatred. ~ J.G
Other I Am Sorry Quotes
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Words will not be able to ever express how sorry I am for this and I have profound regret and sorrow for the multitude of mistakes and harm I have caused.
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I felt ashamed for what I had done. I don’t have any excuses. I did what I did. I take full responsibility for myself and my actions. I wouldn’t pawn this off on anybody. I’m sorry it happened. And I hurt people.
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I was very sorry when I found out that your intentions were good and not what I supposed they were.
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I would like to apologise for my behavior earlier. I was inconsiderate and I did not stop to think of the consequence of my words. I know this is no excuse and I accept full responsibility but I did not mean my words. I understand how you would feel were I in your shoes. Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.
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So Lonely, So Guilty, So Bad, So uneasy, I am Sorry.
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I am so sorry, I got so angry. I promise it won’t happen again.
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I know my attitude makes you cry. It hurts you a lot even though I apologise. It will be very difficult for you to believe but I am really sorry. I will not let it happen again.
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I am guilty of my actions. If I were in your shoes, I would be very hurt as well. Please understand that I did not mean any of those words. My actions were impulsive and immature. You mean the world to me and I beg of you to give me another chance. I will not repeat this ever again. I am sorry.
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I'm not supposed to love you, I'm not supposed to care and I’m not supposed to live my life wishing you were there. I'm not supposed to wonder where you are or what you do...I'm sorry I can't help myself, I'm in love with you.
The above quotes should definitely help you make it up to the people you’ve hurt. But remember, it’s only when you accept your fault that you can make an honest apology and only an honest apology can bridge up the gaps that hurts leave.