Apologizing is different from begging, it doesn't change your status, go ahead and get on your knees, spill tears if you got it, for the person you offended, if at all you had a place in their hearts, you'll be totally forgiven and accepted.

— Michael Bassey Johnson

A sincere and warmly-expressed apology can produce the same effects as morphine on a suffering soul.

— Richelle E. Goodrich

By the time most people say 'I'm sorry' it is already too late.

— Ken Poirot

I don't break down," she announced. "Got it?" He got it. He was already pulling back, looking ashamed of himself, but somehow he was still holding her wrist." I never break down. I'm a lawyer.

— John le Carré

If you think the most courageous and difficult thing you can do is stubbornly stand your ground, try graciously giving in.

— Richelle E. Goodrich

I’m sorry. Oh, what simple words are these! I’m sorry. Lips should breathe them out with ease! But nay, in barring up the way,“I’ll die first” are the words you say. I’m sorry, woe is all pride guarantees.

— Richelle E. Goodrich

I’m sorry.’ The two most inadequate words in the English language.

— Beth Revis

Just say “I’m sorry.” It’s not a tongue twister. It does not need repeating multiple times. The phrase is simple and short, easy to articulate. And the last time I checked, it sounded just as good—if not better—in a whisper. So just say it; say “I’m sorry.

— Richelle E. Goodrich

Never believe you're so great or important, so right or proud, that you cannot kneel at the feet of someone you hurt and offer a humble, sincere apology.

— Richelle E. Goodrich

Saying 'I'm sorry' is saying 'I love you' with a wounded heart in one hand and your smothered pride in the other.

— Richelle E. Goodrich