These “I’m sorry” quotes will help you apologize in a way that reflects how you truly feel.
Recognizing your mistakes is a good thing theIt is a crucial first step in making things right again.
I’m sorry quotes for when you can’t find the right words
1. “I don’t like it, and I’m sorry I ever had anything to do with it.” – Erwin Schrodinger
2. “But you know all about that, being sorry and having no words to say something when you know you should but you just can’t.” – Heather Gudenkauf
3. “I’m not very good at saying sorry, but I apologize.“ – Chris Kurtz
4. “Forgiveness does not change theIt does not enlarge, but it has been in the past the future.” – Paul Boese
5. “Proper apologies have three parts: 1) What I did was wrong. 2) I am sorry that I have hurt you. 3) How do I make this better?” – Randy Pausch
6. “Not admitting a mistake is a bigger mistake.” ~ Robert Half
7. “A sincere and warmly-expressed apology can produce the same effects as morphine on a suffering soul.”― Richelle E. Goodrich
8. “Mistakes are always forgivable if one has the courage to admit them.” ~ Bruce Lee
9. “WhenIf you can forgive, your soul is free. But when you say I’m sorry, you free two souls.“ – Donald L. Hicks
10. “I am sorry for what has happened and I know that I need some help.” – Susan Smith
Everyone is not perfect. Everybody makes mistakes, and every person has to make mistakes. That’s why it’s important to acquire theRecognize your mistakes and accept responsibility for your wrongs, even if you didn’t do it on purpose.
WhenIt is a pity, we are sorry theRecognize the recipient theYou are ready to put an end to the suffering you have caused. It is possible. theThe way to forgiveness, and has thePotential to repair a relationship that has been broken or damaged.
An honest apology can make both sides feel better. When you say “sorry” in a caring way, it gives relief to your heart and mind. It helps you to feel lighter theYou may have hard feelings or resentments about someone. theFeelings of guilt.
While it is important to accept responsibility for your mistakes can be hard, you should not say “I’m sorry” just for thefor your sake. An authentic apology should be made theHeart
To highlight thePower of apologizing, and to help you find the right words to express your remorse, here are some thoughtful “I’m sorry” quotes.
You can also check out our inspirational list of forgiveness quotes to help you see the light. theEnd of the tunnel.
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I’m sorry quotes to inspire your apology
11. “An apology is a lovely perfume; it can transform the clumsiest moment into a gracious gift.”- Margaret Lee Runbeck
12. “I have made terrible mistakes that have hurt thePeople that I cared for theMost of them, and I am deeply ashamed. I am deeply ashamed of my terrible judgment and my actions.” – Anthony Weiner
13. “Be the hero of hearts; learn to say I’m sorry.”― Richelle E. Goodrich
14. “Apologies aren’t meant to change theThey are not meant to be a repeat of the past. the future.“ – Kevin Hancock
15. “I’m sorry.” Once again, those were the words. And now, anytime someone says I’m sorry, I’m going to think of her.”― Jay Asher
16. “Saying sorry toSomeone is hard… but putting your pride down for someone is the hardest.” – Cristina Orante
17. “An apology is theSuperglue is the glue of life! It can fix almost anything!!”― Lynn Johnston
18. “It isn’t always to apologize for your mistakes but doing so shows a person with a strong sense of self.” – Byron Pulsifer
19. “I felt ashamed forWhat I should have done. I don’t have any excuses. I did what I did. I accept full responsibility forMy actions and myself. I wouldn’t pawn this off on anybody. I’m sorry it happened. And I hurt people.” – Louie Anderson
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20. “What is past is past, there is a future left to all men, who have theRepentance is a virtue the energy to atone.” – Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
I’m sorry quotes for when you’re at a loss for words
21. “I want to say to each of you, simply, and directly, I am deeply sorry for my irresponsible and selfish behavior I engaged in.” – Tiger Woods
22. “The hero isn’t theOne who is right but not theOne who is willing to do what it takes the blame – deserved or not – and apologize to save a relationship.” – Richelle E. Goodrich
23. “RightActivities theFuture are the best apologies forNegative actions the past.”- Tyron Edwards
24. “He who is sorry for having sinned is almost innocent.” – Seneca
25. “Apologies bring people together.” – Nick Smith
26. “I am sorry for the pain I caused you, I feel so bad.” – Gabor Timis
27. “I believe that when you’re wrong, own it and apologize, and so I do and put it on the equivalent of my front page.” – Peter Coyote
28. “It’s very hard for me to say I’m sorry… but I do.” – Joe Nichols
29. “Chocolate says “I’m sorry” so much better than words.” ~ Rachel Vincent
30. “In this life, when you deny someone an apology, you will remember it at time you beg forgiveness.” ~ Toba Beta
I’m sorry quotes to help you ask for forgiveness
31. “Never believe you’re so great or important, so right or proud, that you cannot kneel at the feet of someone you hurt and offer a humble, sincere apology.”― Richelle E. Goodrich
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31. “I’m sorry my existence is not very noble or sublime.” – Keanu ReevesIf you’re enjoying these quotes, you’ll love our collection of Keanu Reeves quotes that will remind you to be kind.
32 “An apology is a lovely perfume; it can transform the clumsiest moment into a gracious gift.” – Margaret Lee Runbeck
33. “So many things that we never will undo I know you’re sorry, I’m sorry too.” – Bob Dylan
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34. “True remorse is never just a regret over consequence; it is a regret over motive.” – Mignon McLaughlin
35. “Youmust let me know who I may have hurt. I have to write them an apology.”~ Vivien Leigh
36 “Apologies are great, but they don’t really change anything. YouKnow what it does Action.” – Stella Young
37. “The first to apologize is theBrave are the best. The first to forgive is theThe strongest. The first to forget is the happiest.”~ Unknown author
38. “The only correct actions are those that demand no explanation and no apology.” ~ Red Auerbach
39. “Forgiveness is the sweetest revenge.” ~ Isaac Friedmann
40 “The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway.” ~ Henry Boye
I’m sorry quotes to teach and inspire
41 “Never ruin an apology with an excuse.“ – Benjamin Franklin
42. “Truly saying sorry is never easy to do, and when you are, you just hope it’s not too late.” – Justin Tranter
43 “More people should apologize, and more people should accept apologies when sincerely made.”- Greg LeMond
44 “Saying ‘I’m sorry’ is saying ‘I love you’ with a wounded heart in one hand and your smothered pride in the other.”― Richelle E. Goodrich
45 “When you realize you’ve made a mistake, make amends immediately. It’s easier to eat crow while it’s still warm.” – Dan Heist
46 “I’m sorry.’ The two most inadequate words in the English language.” – Beth Revis
47 “What I want to say is that I’m sorry. There’s no excuse forWhat I did. I will understand if you will never speak to me again, but I hope you will give me another chance to fix this.” – Unknown
48 “I am immensely contrite. And I’m sorry for the damage I’ve done.” – Jayson Blair
49. “To err is human, but contrition felt for the crime distinguishes theVirtuous from the wicked.” – Vittorio Alfieri
50 “Admitting a mistake is not a weakness; on theIt is a sign of openness and vulnerability. It takes courage and guts to apologize. Only a strong, balanced individual can be with theIt is possible to achieve clarity of thought effortlessly. Accepting responsibility forYour actions require and encourage self-control. You become your own person.“ – Vishwas ChavanIf you’re enjoying these quotes, make sure to read our collection of mistake quotes about learning from error.
I’m sorry quotes that will make your day
51 “Never forget theThe nine most important words in a family are “I love you” and “I am sorry”. YouThey are lovely. Please forgive me.” – H. Jackson Brown Jr.
52 “The art of a sincere and heartfelt apology is one of the greatest skills you will ever learn.”― Jeanette LeBlanc
53 “An apology can be a wonderful thing so long as it is infrequent and from theTake heart. But be careful. thePerson who excuses bad behavior and offers apologies. For them it is a means to an end, and quite often at your expense.” – Gary Hopkins
54 “Sorry’ is, indeed, one of theMost difficult and powerful words theEnglish language is understood if one can feel it and speak it. the same time.”― Uday Mukerji
55 “Smart people always say sorry, while theThey wait for the stupid to get away for the smart one to say sorry.” – Unknown
56 “SorryPlease, mom. Sorry, God.”― Chuck Palahniuk
57 “Just say “I’m sorry.” It’s not a tongue twister. This phrase does not require repeated repetition. The phrase is concise and easy to remember. It is also available in English. the last time I checked, it sounded just as good—if not better—in a whisper. So just say it; say “I’m sorry.”― Richelle E. Goodrich
58 “A simple apology could fix a friendship that shouldn’t have ended in thefirst. Don’t let your ego stop you from doing what’s right.” – Unknown
59 “Life becomes easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got.”― Robert Brault
60 “Apologies aren’t meant to change theThey are not meant to be a repeat of the past. the future.”― Kevin Hancock
61. “Let me tell you that I did not like a single bit of what I did now that I had reflected on it.” – Unknown
62. “A genuine apology is like an eleventh-hour rain on a dusty crop. Grossly overdue, but miraculously just in time.”― Jacqueline A Bussie
63. “Apology makes you self responsible while excuse makes you undependable.”― Prabakaran Thirumalai
64 “It is incredible how many hurts can be healed by the two words, ‘I’m sorry.”― Matshona Dhliwayo
65 “Apology doesn’t mean that you were wrong, or other person was right. Its mean that your relationship is valuable than your ego.”― Ain Eineziz
66 “Apology is not about saying I’m sorry, but it is about the meaning you put behind theReceipt and apology the wrong part.”― Unarine Ramaru
I’m sorry quotes forYour loved one
67 “You’re my backbone. You’re a blessing. You’re a piece of my heart. You’re the air I breathe. And you’re the strongest person I know, and I’m so sorry for having to put you through this and having to put our family through this.” – Kobe Bryant
68. “Let us forgive each other — only then will we live in peace.” – Leo Tolstoy
69. “I betrayed your trust and created my life’s biggest disaster. Your love is what matters in my life, but now I know that it’s all that matters. I am sorry.” – Unknown
70 “I never meant to cause you any sorrow. I never meant to cause you any pain.” – Prices and the Revolution “Purple Rain”
71 “I never meant to hurt you nor see you in pains. And I’m so sorry forNot being able forToday, I am sorry. Please forgive me, my sweet friend.” – Unknown
72 “YouCan always say sorry. But theWhen you are able to hear an apology, it is real. theThey are sad in their voices and they see. theTake a look at their eyes. And you realize that they have hurt themselves just as much.” – Kid Cudi
73. “I overlooked your happiness in an attempt to make myself happy, only to realize that my happiness lies in yours. I am sorry, please forgive me.” – Unknown
74 “An apology is theSuper glue of life. It can repair just about anything.” – Lynn Johnston
75 “My heart has been leaking and bleeding since theDay I have done wrong to you. Please plug theYour forgiveness will make holes I am sorry.” – Unknown
I’m sorry quotes to inspire you
76. “Everything is my fault, I’ll take all the blame.” – Nirvana “All Apologies”
77 “An apology is saying theRight thing after doing the wrong thing.” ― Vikrant Parsai
78. “As humans, it is natural to make mistakes. I know that doesn’t give me an excuse for what I’ve done. But I’m sorry. I’m so sorry and I promise to do better by you.” – Unknown
79. “The things two people do to each other they remember. If they stay together, it’s not because they forget; it’s because they forgive.” – Demi Moore
80 “Holding a grudge doesn’t make you strong; it makes you bitter. Forgiving doesn’t make you weak; it sets you free.” – Dave Willis
81 “I believe forgiveness is theIt is the best form of love in any kind of relationship. It takes a strong person to say they’re sorry and an even stronger person to forgive.” ― Yolanda HadidIf you’re enjoying these quotes, make sure to read our collection of relationship quotes celebrating real love.
82 “Apologies require vulnerability.” ― Jennifer Thomas
83. “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
84 “I’m not perfect, I make mistakes, I hurt people. But when I say sorry, I mean it.” – Unknown
85 “Apologize quickly when you wrong someone, because I’m sorry has no value in the grave.” ― Lakesha Ruise
I’m sorry quotes about forgiveness
86 “I have learned that sometimes “sorry” is not enough. Sometimes you actually have to change.” – Claire London
87 “I love my children. This will never change. They are my prayers. forForgiveness and the hope that they will forgive you. I didn’t mean to hurt them!!” – Susan Smith
88 “I’m not perfect. Remember that, and try to forgive me when I fail you.” – Elizabeth Lowell
89. “God forgive me if I do wrong in following with ardor the strongest instincts of my nature.” – Julia Ward Howe
90 “Please forgive me forWhen you fall, laugh. I’m so sorry but I never cared at all.” – Five Finger Death Punch
91. “I hope that people learn from my mistake and I hope that the fans forgive me.” – Rafael Palmeiro
92. “An apology is only good if the person who receives does so in understanding and forgiveness.” – Byron Pulsifer
93. “And throughout all eternity, I forgive you and you forgive me.” – William BlakeIf you’re enjoying these quotes, you’ll love our collection of William Blake quotes for the creative soul.
94. “When I say, ‘I’m sorry,’ it’s because I regret something.” – Luis Suarez
95 “We are deeply sorry for the loss of anything – from your luggage to, of course, a loved pet.” – Oscar Munoz
I’m sorry quotes to help you own up and apologize
96 “Play fair. Don’t hit people. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody.” – Robert Fulghum
97 “Forgive me for being so ordinary while claiming to know so extraordinary a God.” – Jim Elliot
98. “I am much chastened and profoundly remorseful. I only hope that the Almighty and those whom I have wronged will forgive me my trespasses.” – Jack Abramoff
99. “In order forIt may be that there is peace. for a wrong spirit, or attitude.” – Stanford Murrell
100. “I hope when I’m on my deathbed, people forgive me, because there is a lot to forgive.” – Christopher Buckley
101 “Apologies require taking full responsibility. No half-truths, no partial admissions, no rationalizations, no finger pointing, and no justifications belong in any apology.” – Cathy Burnham Martin
102. “Your sins are great? Tell me. the Lord: Forgive me, help me to get up again, change my heart!” – Pope Francis
103 “An apology is a statement of regret. While it is important to apologize, it differs from asking. for forgiveness.” – Marianne Clyde
104 “Forgiveness is the final form of love.” – Reinhold Niebuhr
105. “Just because I am a celebrity doesn’t mean I can’t say, ‘Sorry.’” – Karan Patel
Thought I’m sorry quotes and sayings
106 “I am sorry forBeing a nag and constantly telling you what to do. It’s just that I’m uber protective when it comes to you. Sorry!” – Unknown
107 “SorryThis is just a short word for the huge mistake I’ve made. But I’m ready to pay thePrice for my actions—just forgive me.” – Unknown
108 “A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.” – William Hazlitt
109 “Your forgiveness is theOnly you can save me. Without you, I would be dead. the inside.” – Unknown
110 “If I’ve done anything I’m sorry for, I’m willing to be forgiven.” – Edward N. Westcott
111. “I am ready to die just to have your forgiveness because my life is pointless without you in it.” – Unknown
112. “I am sorry so sorry, I wish I could go back and change this.” – Thomas Williams
113. “I know I broke your heart and I want you to know that hurting you has also torn my heart apart. I am sorry, my loved one.” – Unknown
114 “An apology is a good way to have the last word.”- Jose
115 “There are no words that could express my regret forIt is my great regret. I am deeply sorry for letting you down.” – Unknown
Genuine I’m sorry quotes
116 “I write how sorry I am forI regret not having contacted her sooner. I try and try and try every day, all day long.” – Nick White
117. “I have no reason to have done what I did to you. I have no excuses. But, I have a thousand excuses to offer. Please give me a call back.” – Unknown
118 “I truly apologies forHurting your feelings is an unintentional outcome. YouIt is not in my nature to cause you pain. I will never let it happen again.” – Unknown
119. “I know I try your patience and you’ve probably grown tired of it. I hope you’ll forgive me and give us another chance to be better partners. I’m so very sorry.” – Unknown
120 “Everything that happen is my fault, find a place in your heart to truly forgive me, I’m sorry.” – Unknown
121 “I will scream I’m sorry from theTop of theUntil my voice is weak and sore, highest mountain. I want the world to know how much I mean it.” – Unknown
122. “You are so special to me, I would intentionally hurt, I’m so sorry fall everything that happen.” – Unknown
123. “I never meant to forYou can see the other side of me. I want to apologize, because that’s not who I usually am. I promise you will see change.” – Unknown
124 “I will correct my mistake, please forgive me.” – Unknown
125. “I’m not very good with words… This you know. But I know how to tell you I’m sorry and truly mean it. So, I’m sorry, okay? I’m really, really sorry.” – Unknown
I’m sorry quotes to help you seek forgiveness
126 “My heart will rot in guilt because I will never forgive myself for what I did… but it will still continue beating to seek solace in your forgiveness. I’m sorry my love.” – Unknown
127. “Hope you’ll forgive me, never meant wrong. But I was too patient. But I would’ve came back. But I would’ve came back for you.” – Drake
128. “I am sorry that things are so difficult right now. Is there any way that we can work together to find a compromise that we are both happy with?” – Unknown
129 “I know it hard forYou can trust me to love, care, and respect you. forYou are so kind, and I am sorry for what you are going through. Sorry, my angel. ” –Unknown
130 “It was never my intention to hurt you or cause you pain. Destiny conspired against me in order to create this gap between us. forThis burden should be lifted. I’m sorry.” – Unknown
131 “I am extremely sorry forAll theI’ve hurt you many times and embarrassed you at times. I have realized my mistake and I feel ashamed of my wrongdoings.” – Unknown
132 “I know that I ruined your trust of me. Please forgive me, I never wanted you to doubt me and my intentions.” – Unknown
133 “Hurting you and then not accepting my mistake was theThis is the worst thing I’ve done to our relationship. I understand that you are upset. I am sorry, love.” – Unknown
134 “Please excuse all my actions, please forgive the wrongs that I had done to you, dear you.” – Unknown
135. “YouThese are theOnly thing that has made my life brighter is my family. I am sorry forPushing you away. Can you forgive me?” – Unknown
I’m sorry quotes that show none of us is perfect
136 “No matter what happens, you remain my number one. I beg your pardon for what I have done?” – Unknown
137 “Please understand. I beg your forgiveness. I prayed each day forYou were alive until you lost hope. Don’t hate me. I still love you. ” –Lauren Oliver
138 “Sorry for being such a brat theOther day, and thank you for being such a wonderful friend by hugging me even when I was wrong.” – Unknown
139 “YouYou must be kind to me. forI was unable to resist the temptation. for you.” – Emily Jane Bronte
140 “I just want everyone to know how sorry I am for all those things that I had done to you.” – Unknown
141. “Sometimes it is too late to say sorry and I don’t want to waste this time. “I am truly sorry. thefrom the bottom of your heart. I do not want to lose you!” – Unknown
142 “YouCan say sorry in over 1000 different ways Only when it comes from the heart, does it matter?” – Unknown
143 “I understand it will be difficult forYou can see my apology now, but I am truly sorry forEverything I have done. I beg your forgiveness. I love you!” – Unknown
144. “Tell me what I can do to mend this gap between us caused by not being sensitive to what’s going on with you. I’m truly sorry.” – Unknown
145 “I am sorry for theIt was terrible things that I said to your face. You are so important to me. Please accept my apology and let me in your life again.” – Unknown
I’m sorry quotes because we all make mistakes
146 “I’m so sorry. I didn’t want to hurt. You.“ – Kiera Cass
147 “Redemption is something you have to fight forIt’s a very personal, intimate and down-to earth way. Some of our characters lose that, some stray from that, and some regain it.“ – Joss Whedon
148 “If an apology is followed by an excuse or a reason, it means they are going to commit theThey just apologized for making the same mistake again for.“ – Amit Kalantri
149. “Pride and ego make a mockery of an apology. Humility wins forgiveness without question… so break ‘yo’self’!“ – T.F. T.F.
150 “Sorry’ isn’t a synonym for ‘guilty.’ It’s a way to say you’re listening.“ – Martina Boone
151 “Because you’ll always be special to me. I should have apologised years ago. Because I want you to be happy.“ – Lex Martin
152 “A sincere apology is analogous to authentic repentance.“ – R. Alan Woods
153 “Being safe doesn’t mean you won’t be sorry.“ – Katerina Stoykova Klemer
154 “WhenMake a mistake and apologize. A longer apology is better the less authentic it is.“ – Steve Maraboli
155 “Your right actions might hurt someone, so if required apologize for your right actions, but don’t stop taking right actions.“ – Amit Kalantri
Other inspirational I’m sorry quotes
156 “The difficulty, my friends, is not in avoiding death, but in avoiding unrighteousness; for that runs faster than death.“- Plato
157 “A conscience without regrets – to live life without having to say you’re sorry.“ – E.A. Bucchianeri
158 “It does not [cost]a penny to say “am sorry”, “I won’t do that again”! Your integrity is not compromised by it. the very little that you have obtained from someone, even if it’s not much! True humility speaks “little is enough if God is in it.“ – Israelmore Ayivor
159 “People who know that they are wrong and still don’t feel sorry are those who never learn.“ – Shreya Gupta
160 “Sometimes we learn the most about forgiveness when we realize how desperately we need it ourselves.“ – Glad Munaiseche
161. “I feel sorry for anyone who is in a place where he feels strange and stupid.“ – Lois Lowry
162. “By the day’s end I realized that there were a zillion ways to apologize to someone, but none of them mattered if you never opened your mouth.“ – Jennifer Jabaley
163. “Sorry’s not good enough. When something’s broken, sorry can never bring it back.“ –Kenneth Eade
164 “You broke her heart in person—you fix it in person!“ – R.J. Gonzales
165 “Everybody was sorry. Sorry was easy.“ – Gretchen McNeil
Did you enjoy these I’m sorry quotes?
By itself, saying I’m sorry might not be enough to make everything all right again. It is, however. theIt is the right thing to do. It can do a lot of good.
Sometimes along with an apology, you might need to demonstrate that you’ll do better. Additionally, theYou may not have the right to apologize to the offended party immediately. theWounds
Learning to accept and forgive is a great skill. the vital first step in theHealing is a process. Hopefully, these I’m sorry quotes have reminded you why saying “sorry” is important.
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