Apology Quote by John Kador

The purpose of apology is to extend ourselves in such a way that relationships become deeper, and life becomes richer and more human in…

— John Kador

“The need for apologies and repair is a singularly human one---both on the giving and receiving ends. We are hardwired to seek justice and…

— Harriet Lerner

Apology is the practice of extending ourselves because we value the relationship more than we value the need to be right.

— John Kador

An apology is the super glue of lasting relationships. It can repair just about anything.

— Melchor Lim

Apology calls for a willingness to sacrifice on behalf of the wronged party and the inherent value of the relationship, not for what it…

— John Kador

Apology is both transactional, in that it restores what has been broken to what it was before, and transformational, in that it creates opportunities…

— John Kador

Apology sends the clearest signal that we have the strength of character to reconcile ourselves with the truth.

— John Kador

It takes a strong person to say sorry, and an ever stronger person to forgive.

— Vanessa Guzman

In our relations with the people around us, we forgive them more readily for what they do, which they can help, than for what…

— Anna Brownell Jameson

Apologizing makes me feel vulnerable. And strong. Expressing gratitude makes me feel vulnerable. And strong. Maybe there's something to this vulnerability/strength connection, eh?

— Danielle LaPorte

An apology offered and, equally important, received is a step towards reconciliation and, sometimes, recompense. Without that process, hurts can rankle and fester and…

— Margaret MacMillan

Actions speak louder than words. We can apologize over and over, but if our actions dont change, the words become meaningless. -

— Anonymous