Quote by Reginald W. Kaufman

Compromise is never anything but an ignoble truce between the duty of a man and the terror of a coward.

Compromise is never anything but an ignoble truce between th

Summary

This quote suggests that compromise is a cowardly act that occurs when a person chooses to settle for a middle ground rather than fulfill their responsibilities or face their fears head-on. It implies that compromise is viewed as a surrender rather than a productive or principled decision. It conveys the idea that compromise can often be seen as an undesirable outcome because it diminishes the integrity and bravery of an individual.

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By Reginald W. Kaufman

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