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Pure Apologies

Today's quote from Benjamin Franklin reminds us of the power in taking full responsibility.

Nunca estragues um pedido de desculpas com uma desculpa.Never ruin an apology with an excuse.

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Nunca estragues um pedido de desculpas com uma desculpa.

Never ruin an apology with an excuse.

✨ Today's vocabulary

🚫 Nunca: Never💣 Estragar: To ruin 🙏 Pedido de desculpas [masc.]: Apology🙇‍♀️ Desculpa [femin. noun]: Excuse

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