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Apology Quote by Randy Pausch

“When giving an apology, any performance lower than an A really doesn’t cut it.” quote by Randy Pausch
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““When giving an apology, any performance lower than an A really doesn’t cut it.””

Randy Pausch

About This Quote

Source Speech: Commencement Address, 2007

An apology must be sincere and of high quality; a mediocre effort fails to satisfy.

In simple terms: Apologies need to be sincere and high‑quality.

Key Takeaway

Give genuine, thoughtful apologies.

Themes

communication integrity relationships

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

advice personal development

When to use this quote

  • personal apologies
  • professional apologies
  • public statements

Key Concepts

apology etiquette emotional intelligence conflict resolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes an apology effective?
  • How can you improve apology quality?
A Different Perspective

Insincere apologies damage trust.

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