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Quotes About Apology

Men explain things to me, still. And no man has ever apologized for explaining, wrongly, things that I know and they don't.
~ Rebecca Solnit
I thought you left me." Alice was standing in front of the bathroom looking all wounded. "Me?" I said. "No way.
~ Rebecca Stead
It was at that moment, standing next to her, that I figured out the truth. The truth was that Mom saw it too: the peeling paint, the cigarette butts on the stairs, everything. It soaked into me like water into sand, fast and heavy-making. But I still couldn't apologise for what I'd said. I wanted to, but I couldn't. I couldn't even smile at her.
~ Rebecca Stead
I'm sorry," repeated Dree sincerely. "That's OK. Don't think of it as losing a sister-in-law, think of it as gaining a parasite. This soup's delicious. I may sting you for another bowlful.
~ Reginald Hill
Stop right there, that's exactly where I lost it See that line? I never should've crossed it Stop right there, I never should've said that It's the very moment that I wish that I could take back
~ relient k
Sample Phrases of Apology Offer a phrase of apology whenever you feel it will encourage empathy between the other person and you.
~ Renée Evenson
I'm sorry if I seem overly sensitive." "I'm sorry if I misunderstood your intent." "I'm sorry that we need to have this conversation." "I apologize if I misunderstood what happened." "I regret that I have to bring this up." "Please forgive me for feeling this way.
~ Renée Evenson
As an American, I'd like to apologize-for everything.
~ Rich Hall
Sorry about the mess," Collingsworth said apologetically. "Sia left it shipshape last fall, but you know how it is. One turns one's back, and entropy takes over.
~ Rich Horton
The author apologizes for being unable to afford a ghost writer, which explains the lack of a distinctive prose style.
~ Richard Armour
Thank you, she says, following the ancient formula. For all these gifts that you have given. And still not knowing how to stop, she adds, We're sorry. We didn't know how hard it is for you to grow back.
~ Richard Powers
We're sorry. We didn't know how hard it is for you to grow back.
~ Richard Powers
What else is there to say to a bear? 'Apologize!' I tell him. People very stupid. They forget everything--where they come from, where they go. I say, 'Don't worry. People leaving this world very soon. Then the bear get top bunk to himself again.
~ Richard Powers
What else is there to say, to a bear? "Apologize! I tell him, people very stupid. They forget everything—where they come from, where they go. I say: Don't worry. Human being leaving this world, very soon. Then the bear get top bunk to himself again.
~ Richard Powers
Like apples of gold in a silver setting is a word that is aptly spoken. It is a golden ring, an ornament of finest gold, such is a wise apology to an attentive ear." —Proverbs 25:11–12
~ Richard Rohr
Everybody looked at Sully suspiciously. A rumor that he had burned up in the blaze had been circulating, and people had quickly adjusted to the idea of profound human tragedy. They were reluctant to give it up, Sully could tell. He smiled apologetically at the crowd.
~ Richard Russo
It wasn't that he denied that he owed Rub an apology. He just hated to establish an ugly precedent of public apology, which could conceivably open the floodgates to other forms of regret.
~ Richard Russo
Hello, darling. Sorry about that. Sorry about the bony elbows, sorry we lived here, sorry about the scene at the bottom of the stairwell and how I ruined everything by saying it out loud. Especially that, but I should have known. You see, I take the parts that I remember and stitch them back together to make a creature that will do what I say or love me back.
~ Richard Siken
I'm calm, Rachel insisted. Every time I'm around you, some monsters attack us. What's to be nervous about? Look, I said. I'm sorry about the band room. I hope they didn't kick you our or anything. Nah. They asked me a lot of questions about you. I played dumb. Was it hard? Annabeth asked.
~ Rick Riordan
Before I could figure out how to apologize for being such an idiot, she tackled me with a hug, then pulled away just as quickly. I'm glad you're not a guinea pig. Me, too. I hoped my face wasn't as red as it felt.
~ Rick Riordan
Gabe scratched his double chin. Maybe if you hurry with the seven-layer dip...And maybe if the kid apologizes for interrupting my poker game. Maybe if I kick you in your soft spot, I thought. And make you sing Soprano for a week.
~ Rick Riordan
To my wonderful readers. Sorry about that apology for that last cliffhanger. I'll try to avoid cliffhangers in this book. Well, except for maybe a few small ones... because I love you guys.
~ Rick Riordan
If you're listening to this, congratulations! You survived Doomsday. I'd like to apologize straightaway for any inconvenience the end of the world may have caused you. The earthquakes, rebellions, riots,tornadoes, floods, tsunamis, and of course the giant snake who swallowed the sun—I'm afraid most of that was our fault. Carter and I decided we should at least explain how it happened.
~ Rick Riordan
I'm sorry I can't do more. But happy birthday, Sadie." He leaned forward and kissed me on the lips.
~ Rick Riordan