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Apologies Quote by Terry Pratchett

“She'd never mastered the talent for apologizing, but she appreciated it in other people.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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““She'd never mastered the talent for apologizing, but she appreciated it in other people.””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Colour of Magic, 1983

She never learned to apologize, yet she valued it in others.

In simple terms: She lacked apologizing skill but admired it.

Key Takeaway

Practice apologizing to match your values.

Themes

humor self‑improvement social norms empathy

Mood

lighthearted reflective

Type

literary self‑help

When to use this quote

  • friendships
  • workplace
  • family life

Key Concepts

communication personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why is apologizing hard for you?
  • How can you model humility?
A Different Perspective

Apologizing can feel vulnerable or insincere.

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