We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified – Aesop.

I’m sorry you are wiser, I’m sorry you are taller; I liked you better foolish and I liked you better smaller – Aline Murray Kilmer.

New York: the only city where people make radio requests like “This is for Tina – I’m sorry I stabbed you” – Carol Leifer.

Feeling sorry for yourself, and you present condition, is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit you could possibly have – Dale Carnegie.

When you realize you’ve made a mistake, make amends immediately. It’s easier to eat crow while it’s still warm – Dan Heist

Being sorry is the highest act of selfishness, seeing value only after discarding it – Doug Horton.

I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself – David Herbert Lawrence.

Love means never having to say you’re sorry – Erich Segal.

To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved – George MacDonald.

I am sorry to think that you do not get a man’s most effective criticism until you provoke him. Severe truth is expressed with some bitterness – Henry David Thoreau.

The only way to make a man trustworthy is to trust him – Henry Lewis Stimson.

Never ruin an apology with an excuse – Kimberly Johnson.

An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything – Lynn Johnston.

Apology is a lovely perfume; it can transform the clumsiest moment into a gracious gift – Margaret Lee Runbeck.

Play fair. Don’t hit people. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody – Robert Fulghum.

I’m sorry, if you were right, I’d agree with you – Robin Williams.