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 a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, read more

Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, while recognizing defects, sees beyond them.

A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.

A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.

Our strength grows out of our weakness.

Our strength grows out of our weakness.

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.

We are more often treacherous, through weakness than through calculation.

We are more often treacherous, through weakness than through calculation.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

The greatest weakness of all is the great fear of appearing weak.

The greatest weakness of all is the great fear of appearing weak.

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.