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“An apology given just to appease one's conscience is self-serving and better left unspoken!” quote by Evinda Lepins
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““An apology given just to appease one's conscience is self-serving and better left unspoken!””

Evinda Lepins

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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.

Key Takeaway

Avoid insincere apologies.

Themes

ethics communication integrity

Mood

critical analytical

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • public statements
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

self‑deception moral responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is a sincere apology essential?
  • Can silence ever be more honest than a forced apology?
A Different Perspective

Apology may be necessary for reconciliation despite motives.

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