Apology Quote by Randy Pausch
““When giving an apology, any performance lower than an A really doesn’t cut it.””
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.
Give genuine, thoughtful apologies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal apologies
- professional apologies
- public statements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an apology effective?
- How can you improve apology quality?
Insincere apologies damage trust.