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“Don't apologize for what you think you did wrong. Apologize for what they think you did wrong.”

Quote by David D. Burns

Author

David D. Burns is an American author born in September 1942. His works primarily focus on psychology and self-help, with his most famous book being 'Feeling Good'. more

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