You've probably heard the saying, "it takes a big man to admit he was wrong." This is more true than you and I will ever know. People respect someone who can say "I'm sorry". And what's more is that it is easier to forgive someone who apologizes. A person who never apologizes is often viewed as stubborn, hard-headed, insincere, and non-caring. Is that how you want to be viewed?

So next time you need to apologize, go out of your way to do it right, mean it, and correct the problem that led to you needing to apologize in the first place. You'll be a much better person because of it.