Quote by Thomas Hughes
There isnt such a reasonable fellow in the world, to hear him talk. He Tom Brown never wants anything but whats right and fair; only when you come to settle whats right and fair, its everything he wants, and nothing that you want. And thats his idea of a compromise.
Summary
This quote highlights the idea that compromise means different things to different people. It suggests that while someone like Tom Brown may claim to seek a fair and reasonable solution, their idea of compromise often heavily favors their own desires. This implies a lack of willingness to meet halfway or consider alternative viewpoints, resulting in a skewed understanding of what compromise truly entails.