Advice Quote by Evinda Lepins
““An apology given just to appease one's conscience is self-serving and better left unspoken!””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Ethics in Communication, Evinda Lepins, 2020
Apologizing solely to ease one's conscience is selfish; sometimes silence is more ethical.
In simple terms: Self‑serving apologies are better left unsaid.
Avoid insincere apologies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- public statements
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a sincere apology essential?
- Can silence ever be more honest than a forced apology?
Apology may be necessary for reconciliation despite motives.