A wicker basket overflows with crumpled pale paper, with loose pieces scattered beside it on a teal surface.

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God

Every time I try to talk to someone it's "sorry this" and "forgive me that" and "I'm not worthy"...

— Monty Python and the Holy Grail • 1975

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker is tired of hearing apologies and claims of being unworthy. What sounds like respect to the people speaking has become a barrier to talking. The complaint makes endless humble words seem less welcome than a plain, direct conversation.

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