331 Quotes by Gary Chapman

For an apology to be accepted, you need to speak the language that conveys to the offended your sincerity.

Expressing regret is the emotional aspect of an apology.

Anytime an apology is followed by an excuse for the offense, the excuse cancels out the apology in my mind.

A sincere apology will deepen the relationship rather than destroy it.

The quicker and more thorough the apology, the more likely the apologizer is to receive genuine forgiveness and restoration of the relationships.

A forgiving person stands ready to forgive when an apology is offered.

When no apology is forthcoming, a forgiving person will take the initiative to lovingly confront the person in the wrong and offer forgiveness.