Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Quote

Apologizing, — a very desperate habit, — one that is rarely cured. Apology is only egotism wrong side out. Nine times out of ten, the first thing a man's companion knows of his shortcomings is from his apology.


The Professor at the Breakfast Table (1859)


Apologizing, — a very desperate habit, — one that is rarely cured. Apology is only egotism wrong side out. Nine times out of ten, the first thing ...

Apologizing, — a very desperate habit, — one that is rarely cured. Apology is only egotism wrong side out. Nine times out of ten, the first thing ...

Apologizing, — a very desperate habit, — one that is rarely cured. Apology is only egotism wrong side out. Nine times out of ten, the first thing ...

Apologizing, — a very desperate habit, — one that is rarely cured. Apology is only egotism wrong side out. Nine times out of ten, the first thing ...