Apology Quotes

Owning a choice, with or without saying sorry.

Several of these quotes take a defiant stance on apology, including one refusal to apologize for tough decisions made against powerful interests. Readers looking for ready-made phrasing can also check Messages for apology wording.


Other lines dismiss the idea of an apology altogether, calling it beneath the dignity of anyone willing to stand by their actions. See Forgiveness quotes and Mistake quotes for related reflection.