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The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men read more
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.
Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.
Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.
We must have a weak spot or two in our character before we can love it much.
We must have a weak spot or two in our character before we can love it much.
Heaven forming each on other to depend,
A master, or a servant, or a friend,
Bids each read more
Heaven forming each on other to depend,
A master, or a servant, or a friend,
Bids each on other for assistance call,
Till one man's weakness grows the strength of all.
Our strength grows out of our weakness.
Our strength grows out of our weakness.
Man's biological weakness is the condition of human culture.
Man's biological weakness is the condition of human culture.
Even the weakest is thrust to the wall.
Even the weakest is thrust to the wall.
What is bad? All that proceeds from weakness.
What is bad? All that proceeds from weakness.
Amiable weakness of human nature.
Amiable weakness of human nature.
