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There are two kinds of weakness, that which breaks and that which bends.
There are two kinds of weakness, that which breaks and that which bends.
Weak souls always set to work at the wrong time.
Weak souls always set to work at the wrong time.
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.
Our strength grows out of our weakness.
Our strength grows out of our weakness.
Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.
Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.
But the concessions of the weak are the concessions of fear.
But the concessions of the weak are the concessions of fear.
 We always weaken whatever we exaggerate.
 [Fr., On affaiblit toujours tout ce qu'on exagere.]  
 We always weaken whatever we exaggerate.
 [Fr., On affaiblit toujours tout ce qu'on exagere.] 
 Soft-heartedness, in times like these,
 Shows sof'ness in the upper story!  
 Soft-heartedness, in times like these,
 Shows sof'ness in the upper story!