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.
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He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. [Proverbs 28:20].
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Only positive consequences encourage good future performances.
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Wealth maketh many friends. [Proverbs 19:4].
Wealth maketh many friends. [Proverbs 19:4].
