An effective apology contains within it the answer to the question, "How am I to be held accountable?"

Apology may be scorned, but it retains its inherent value.

Apologies have more power than most of us realize to restore strained relationships, free us from vengeful impulses, and create possibilities for growth.

You can't talk your way out of a situation you acted you way into.

Apology sends the clearest signal that we have the strength of character to reconcile ourselves with the truth.

An effective apology focuses more on compassion for the victim than redemption for the offender.

Apology is not for the faint of heart, but then, neither is life.