Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Apology is only egotism wrong side out.

Apology is only egotism wrong side out.

Summary

This quote suggests that apologizing is simply a form of selfishness reversed. It implies that when someone apologizes, they are primarily concerned with preserving their own ego rather than genuinely expressing remorse or considering the feelings of the person harmed. By viewing apologies as mere acts of egotism, the quote challenges the sincerity behind apologies and raises doubt about their true intentions.

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By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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