[danielvf]

Probably the clearest cut public apology in recent times was Tiger Woods public statement in 2010.

http://m.ajc.com/news/sports/text-of-tiger-woods-full-statem...

[asdfologist]

I have to admit, I've never seen such a long apology that does not have even a hint of self-justification. Kudos to him, though too bad it wasn't enough to save his marriage.

[ams6110]

Trust betrayed can often never be restored. The transgressor may be forgiven, but that doesn't mean it can ever be the same.

[thelastguy]

An apology is not enough to save a marriage.

[username223]

> ... my real apology to her will not be in words but in action...

That's the core of it. Words are wind.