Apology

Famous quotes containing the word apology:

    The Irishman in English literature may be said to have been born with an apology in his mouth.
    James Connolly (1870–1916)

    Our systems, perhaps, are nothing more than an unconscious apology for our faults—a gigantic scaffolding whose object is to hide from us our favorite sin.
    Henri-Frédéric Amiel (1821–1881)

    An apology for the Devil—it must be remembered that we have only heard one side of the case. God has written all the books.
    Samuel Butler (1835–1902)