an apology...

An apology is a good way to have the last word. ~Author Unknown

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. ~G.K. Chesterton

An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything. ~Lynn Johnston

The only good thing about punctuality is that it usually gets you an apology. ~Author Unknown

Apology is a lovely perfume; it can transform the clumsiest moment into a gracious gift. ~Margaret Lee Runbeck

It's easier to apologize than ask for permission. ~Author Unknown