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.

如果过错只是观点性问题而不该受处罚，那则更好，此时道歉反而成了识大体、值得称道，因而堪为楷模。

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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。

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