Emily Thornberry Quotes

You have to admit your mistakes and apologise for them.

I believe that when you're wrong, own it and apologize, and so I do and put it on the equivalent of my front page.

I don't enjoy eating humble pie; it never tastes good. But I do appreciate it when it happens.

I always like to remind myself that the most honorable people of all are not those who never make mistakes, but those who admit to them when they do and then move on and do their best to right the wrongs they have made.

I take accountability for being dumb and irresponsible.

I think it takes a lot for you to admit you made a mistake and correct it right away, especially on live television.

The ability to say 'I was wrong' or to own up to your mistakes is very powerful. I teach my children that admitting fault is the quickest way to stop the problem, move on and get on with whatever it is you should be doing.

When you make a mistake, you have to admit it.

I will always be the first to admit when I have done something wrong.

I have always addressed any mistakes I have made and will keep doing so. It's nothing I duck away from.

When you say, 'When you're wrong, you're wrong,' I would 100 percent agree. I've always handled my punishments head on.

We're all capable of mistakes, but I do not care to enlighten you on the mistakes we may or may not have made.

I've always had a problem with people who couldn't tell the truth or admit a mistake and say they're wrong.

The proactive approach to a mistake is to acknowledge it instantly, correct and learn from it.

I take ownership of every mistake I've ever made.

Not admitting a mistake is a bigger mistake.

We're all capable of mistakes, but I do not care to enlighten you on the mistakes we may or may not have made.

Unlike some politicians, I can admit to a mistake.

When we own up our mistakes some people interpret it as if we are wrong. They too commit mistakes.

When you make mistakes, when you're wrong, you should admit you're wrong and ask people to forgive you.

You can't be ashamed of the work you've done. You make a decision, and then you have to live with the consequences.

A lot of the mistakes I made were my fault.

By admitting a mistake, it is easier to get yourself out of a spiral.

It takes guts to realize you screwed up and to then come clean without any excuses.

I believe acknowledging our own mistakes is half the problem solved.