ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD APOLOGY
From Old French apologie, from Late Latin apologia, from Greek: a verbal defence, from apo- + logos speech.
10 QUOTES WITH «APOLOGY»
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apology.
I'd love to be a diva. But I'd then have to send so many apology notes for my abhorrent behaviour.
It will never do to plead sin as an excuse for sin, or to attempt to justify sinful acts by pleading that we have an evil heart. This instead of being a valid apology, is the very ground of our condemnation.
I rise today to offer a formal and heartfelt apology to all the victims of lynching in our history, and for the failure of the United States Senate to take action when action was most needed.
I have some girls who I look back on and I think, 'Wow, they were really horrible to me.' I would love an apology from a few girls, but whatever. I'm not holding any grudges. I'm over it.
The only correct actions are those that demand no explanation and no apology.
On banks, I make no apology for attacking spivs and gamblers who did more harm to the British economy than Bob Crow could achieve in his wildest Trotskyite fantasies, while paying themselves outrageous bonuses underwritten by the taxpayer. There is much public anger about banks and it is well deserved.
A stiff apology is a second insult... The injured party does not want to be compensated because he has been wronged; he wants to be healed because he has been hurt.
I try to read everything that's sent me - play scripts, movie scripts - but I've had to make a rule. If the author hasn't grabbed me by Page 25, the piece goes back with a note of apology.
Decades later I would look into my father's eyes and try to reach past the murkiness of Alzheimer's with my words, my apology, hoping that in his heart he heard me and understood.
I have made the most profound apology in front of the Truth Commission and on other occasions about the injustices which were wrought by apartheid.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APOLOGY»
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apology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
apology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
The act of apologizing is quite simply immensely fulfilling. On Apology opens a window onto this common occurrence to reveal the feelings and actions at the heart of this profound interaction.
Professor of Psychiatry University of Massachusetts Medical School Aaron Lazare M.D. Chancellor and Dean, 2004
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The Age of
Apology: Facing Up to the Past
In "The Age of Apology" twenty-two law, politics, and human rights scholars explore the legal, political, social, historical, moral, religious, and anthropological aspects of Western apologies.
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From
Apology to Utopia: The Structure of International Legal ...
This book presents a critical view of international law as an argumentative practice that aims to 'depoliticise' international relations.
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Effective
Apology: Mending Fences, Building Bridges, and ...
At some point everyone needs to make an effective apology. Effective Apology is a survival guide for all of us who find a need to apologize in our business or professional work, either for ourselves or for our organizations.
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Kantian Ethics Almost Without
Apology
Marcia W. Baron develops and assesses the criticism, which she sees as comprising two objections: that duty plays too large a role, leaving no room for the supererogatory, and that Kant places too much value on acting from duty.
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An
Apology for Raymond Sebond
Wise, perceptive and remarkably informed, this is one of the true masterpieces of the essay form.
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No
Apology: The Case for American Greatness
In No Apology, Mitt Romney asserts that American strength is essential—not just for our own well-being, but for the world’s.
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The Five Languages of
Apology: How to Experience Healing in ...
But simply saying you're sorry is usually not enough. In this book, #1 New York Times bestselling author Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas unveil new ways to effectively approach and mend fractured relationships.
Gary D Chapman, Jennifer M. Thomas, 2008
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Socrates in the
Apology: An Essay on Plato's
Apology of Socrates
"Reeve's book is an excellent companion to Plato's Apology and a valuable discussion of many of the main issues that arise in the early dialogues.
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An
Apology For Poetry (Or The Defence Of Poesy): Revised and ...
An Apology for Poetry (or The Defence of Poesy), by the celebrated soldier-poet Sir Philip Sidney, is the most important work of literary theory published in the Renaissance.
Philip Sidney, Geoffrey Shepherd, R.W. Maslen, 2002
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APOLOGY»
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apology is used in the context of the following news items.
Chris Christie seeks Bridgegate apology on 'Morning Joe'
Chris Christie says the media owes him an apology for linking him to the George Washington Bridge scandal, but he didn't collect one in an ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
Missy Elliott's late-night apology at Essence Fest 2015
Missy Elliott performs on the main stage during the Essence Music Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday, ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
A$AP Rocky Offers A Semi-Apology About That Rita Ora Lyric
A$AP Rocky faced substantial criticism when he fired off some crude lyrics about Rita Ora and and his relationship with her on “Better Things,” ... «MTV.com, Jul 15»
FF XIV for Macs pulled from sales, lengthy apology issued
Square Enix may have just launched its biggest update to Final Fantasy XIV, but what could have been an almost perfect release has been ... «SlashGear, Jul 15»
HC demands apology from Pune lawyers for going on strike
Terming the 15-day strike by lawyers to press the demand for a High Court bench in Pune, the Bombay High Court today asked the Pune Bar ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
Kuia: Sonny Tau apology accepted by elders
Kuia: Sonny Tau apology accepted by elders. Updated at 6:51 pm on 6 July 2015. Share on Twitter · Share on Facebook · Share on Google Plus · Share on ... «Radio New Zealand, Jul 15»
Holiday park's apology over mum breastfeeding in pool
A holiday park in Northamptonshire has apologised to a mother after she was asked to stop breastfeeding her baby in a swimming pool. «ITV News, Jul 15»
NCT leader: President owes us apology
Leader of the National Coalition for Transformation (NCT) Nalini Dial wants President Anthony Carmona to apologise to the nation for the ... «Trinidad Guardian, Jul 15»
Swift apology after mental health privacy breach
Swift apology after mental health privacy breach. SARAH-JANE O'CONNOR. Last updated 05:00, July 6 2015. A mental health support group accidentally sent ... «The Press, Jul 15»
Colorado man wants apology from police after arrest in child sex sting
A Parker man wants an apology from police after he claims they tarnished his name after he was arrested, accused of soliciting child prostitution. “I feel betrayed. «KTVQ Billings News, Jul 15»
