Admitting Error Quotes

We all make mistakes. In public life, we make them in public view.

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

Obama will learn from his mistakes.

There are few, very few, that will own themselves in a mistake, though all the World sees them to be in downright nonsense.

The 'Libertarian' thing was a mistake on my part for saying it, but I am.

Nixon's grand mistake was his failure to understand that Americans are forgiving, and if he had admitted error early and apologized to the country, he would have escaped.

There is no harm in being sometimes wrong - especially if one is promptly found out.

Be open about mistakes.

There are few, very few, that will own themselves in a mistake.

Be honest, Look for areas where you can admit error and say so. Apologize for your mistakes. It will help disarm your opponents and reduce defensiveness.

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

I'll be the first one to tell you if I made a mistake.

When you have made an error of historic proportions, the sooner you change policy, the smaller the price you will pay.