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. I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.
You May Also Like / View all maxioms
I'm proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is -- I could be just as read more
I'm proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is -- I could be just as proud for half the money.
Some great men owe most of their greatness to the ability of detecting in those they destine for their tools read more
Some great men owe most of their greatness to the ability of detecting in those they destine for their tools the exact quality of strength that matters for their work.
If your outgo exceeds your income, then your upkeep will be your downfall.
If your outgo exceeds your income, then your upkeep will be your downfall.
It's not the bulls and bears you need to avoid -- it's the bum steers.
It's not the bulls and bears you need to avoid -- it's the bum steers.
The tougher the job, the greater the reward.
The tougher the job, the greater the reward.
The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money.
The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money.
To kill a relative of whom you are tired is something. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is genuine read more
To kill a relative of whom you are tired is something. But to inherit his property afterwards, that is genuine pleasure.
Don't buy the house, buy the neighborhood.
Don't buy the house, buy the neighborhood.
If you don't care, your customer never will.
If you don't care, your customer never will.
