Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining another--too often ending in the loss of both.

Quote by Tryon Edwards

Topics: Commitment Quotes

We haven't got the power to destroy the planet -- or to save it. But...

We haven't got the power to destroy the planet -- or to save it. But...

Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence

Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence

Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven.

Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven.

Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born...

Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born...

The first evil choice or act is linked to the second; and each one to...

The first evil choice or act is linked to the second; and each one to...

He that never changes his opinion never corrects mistakes and will never be wiser on...

He that never changes his opinion never corrects mistakes and will never be wiser on...

People never improve unless they look to some standard or example higher or better than...

People never improve unless they look to some standard or example higher or better than...

Some men are born old, and some men never seem so. If we keep well...

Some men are born old, and some men never seem so. If we keep well...

Any act often repeated soon forms a habit; and habit allowed, steady gains in strength,...

Any act often repeated soon forms a habit; and habit allowed, steady gains in strength,...

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them

Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define...

Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define...

To rule one's anger is well; to prevent it is better.

To rule one's anger is well; to prevent it is better.

Thoughts lead on to purpose, purpose leads on to actions, actions form habits, habits decide...

Thoughts lead on to purpose, purpose leads on to actions, actions form habits, habits decide...

Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define...

Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define...

The secret of a good memory is attention, and attention to a subject depends upon...

The secret of a good memory is attention, and attention to a subject depends upon...

High aims form high characters, and great objects bring out great minds.

High aims form high characters, and great objects bring out great minds.

We never reach our ideals, whether of mental or moral improvement, but the thought of...

We never reach our ideals, whether of mental or moral improvement, but the thought of...

Whoever in prayer can say, Our Father, acknowledges and should feel the brotherhood of the...

Whoever in prayer can say, Our Father, acknowledges and should feel the brotherhood of the...

If I had believed in a God of rewards and punishments, I might have lost...

If I had believed in a God of rewards and punishments, I might have lost...

Surely God would not have created such a being as man, with an ability to...

Surely God would not have created such a being as man, with an ability to...

My first wish is to see this plague of mankind banished from the earth, and...

My first wish is to see this plague of mankind banished from the earth, and...