The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.

Quote by Andrew Carnegie

Topics: Compromise Quotes, Weakness Quotes

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I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles...

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