If the error is a matter of opinion and unpunishable, so much the better —an apology then becomes a gracious and creditable occasion, and an example to all.

如果过错是看法上的事，并且错不当罚，那最好不过――说一声“对不起”就成了一个显示大度的机会，可赞可叹，众人之楷模也。