Loved the scene in Ann of Green Gables, where Ann said those horrible things to Marilla's lady friend, next door nosey neighbor, ( Rachel, I think) because Rachel called notice to her red hair. Ann lost her red headed temper; later Marilla forced her to go and apologize to Rachel. Ann dresses up and meets Rachel on the porch swing, and says. "I am sorry I said those aweful things to you, even if they were true, I shouldn't have said them anyway."
What a profound quote, and Rachel accepted the apology.