Apology Quote by Craig Silvey
“Sorry means you feel the pulse of other people's pain as well as your own, and saying it means you take a share of it. And so it binds us together, makes us trodden and sodden as one another. Sorry is a lot of things. It's a hole refilled. A debt repaid. Sorry is the wake of misdeed. It's the crippling ripple of consequence. Sorry is sadness, just as knowing is sadness. Sorry is sometimes self-pity. But Sorry, really, is not about you. It's theirs to take or leave.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book Thief, 2005
Apology acknowledges shared pain, creating empathy and collective responsibility, but must be genuine, not self‑centered.
In simple terms: Sorry connects us through shared hurt.
Key Takeaway
Offer sincere apologies to heal bonds.
Themes
empathy
responsibility
communication
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- team building
- family counseling
- community healing
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology of guilt
Questions to Reflect On
- When does an apology become empty?
- How can we ensure apologies are authentic?
A Different Perspective
Apologies can be used manipulatively.
