When I think of the person that I thought was Bill Clinton, I think he had genuine remorse. When I think of the person that I now see is 100 percent politician, I think he's sorry he got caught.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
In a way I think Bill Clinton is more likely to forgive and move on or at least try to woo people who don't love him. But he never really tried to woo the press as much as he might have.
Authentic apology is a tricky thing to pull off in politics, which is why it so seldom occurs. Plausible deniability must be preserved. True contrition has to be displayed. Traitors to the cause must be immediately be jettisoned. Most of all, the goal is to stop the bleeding.
The public, more often than not, will forgive mistakes, but it will not forgive trying to wriggle and weasel out of one.
One man's remorse is another man's reminiscence.
A lot of times, people feel that if they forgive the person who hurt them, then they will continue to take advantage of them or not take responsibility for what they did wrong.
The public, more often than not, will forgive mistakes, but it will not forgive trying to wiggle out of one.
No one really forgives unless he has been hurt.
Remorse is virtue's root; its fair increase are fruits of innocence and blessedness.
Remorse is a violent dyspepsia of the mind.
I do not feel remorse. Everybody makes mistakes in war.