Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for truth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Apologizing for emotions rejects honesty and authenticity.
- In plain terms
- Don't apologize for feelings because that means apologizing for truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Express feelings honestly without apology.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it right to apologize for feelings?
- Is truth always worth expressing?
Another view
Unchecked emotion can sometimes harm relationships.
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