Quote by Baroness Emmuska Orczy

An apology? Bah! Disgusting! Cowardly! Beneath the dignity of any gentleman, however wrong he might be.

An apology? Bah! Disgusting! Cowardly! Beneath the dignity o

Summary

This quote reflects a perspective that sees apologies as weak and unworthy of a gentleman. It suggests that apologizing is a sign of cowardice and beneath one's dignity, regardless of whether one is in the wrong. It conveys a resistance to admitting mistakes or taking responsibility for one's actions and implies an aversion to the vulnerability that accompanies apologies.

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Regret & Remorse

By Baroness Emmuska Orczy

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