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Quotations regarding 'Compromise'

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We can still find middle ground, truly secure our borders, deal with those already here and address our labor needs. But those who advocate giving current illegal aliens and future guest workers a special path to citizenship must compromise.
John Shadegg, American Politician (1949-  )
Sometimes I have to compromise my views, but I never compromise on issues like the death penalty and the arm trade laws, despite what the readers or letters may say.
Jonathan Shapiro, South African Cartoonist
By focusing once and for all on helping the Palestinians build a free society, I have no doubt that an historic compromise between Israelis and Palestinians can be reached and that peace can prevail.
Natan Sharansky, Russian Writer (1948-  )
We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides.
Ariel Sharon, Israeli Leader (1928-  )
More often there's a compromise between ethics and expediency.
Peter Singer, Australian Philosopher (1946-  )
I don't think there's anything in the compromise that means that there's a clash of ethics.
Peter Singer, Australian Philosopher (1946-  )
I rise today to discuss the National Intelligence Reform bill. I commend my colleagues in both Houses for their hard work in coming to an agreement. As with any conference, each voice is heard, but none can dominate and compromise must be achieved.
Ted Stevens, American Politician (1923-  )
Compromise is the best and cheapest lawyer.
Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish Writer (1850-1894)
This evolution may compromise Java's claim of being simpler than C++, but my guess is that the effort will make Java a better language than it is today.
Bjarne Stroustrup, Danish Scientist (1950-  )
From the beginning of our history the country has been afflicted with compromise. It is by compromise that human rights have been abandoned.
Charles Sumner, American Politician (1811-1874)
We are opposed to the line of compromise with imperialism. At the same time, we cannot tolerate the practice of only shouting against imperialism, but, in actual fact, being afraid to fight it.
Kim Il Sung, North Korean Statesman (1912-1994)
The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune.
Charles R. Swindoll, American Clergyman (1934-  )
Sometimes a little compromise isn't a bad thing. You don't need to be precious about it.
David Sylvian, English Musician (1958-  )
Conciliation is not capitulation, nor is compromise to be deemed equivalent to imbalanced concession.
Jalal Talabani, Iraqi Politician (1933-  )
Rather, it is through conciliation and compromise that we are building a fair Iraq, a just state for all its peoples.
Jalal Talabani, Iraqi Politician (1933-  )
Get it - get it better or get it worse. No middle ground of compromise.
Henry Ossawa Tanner, American Artist (1859-1937)
If you just set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.
Margaret Thatcher, English Leader (1925-  )
If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.
Margaret Thatcher, English Leader (1925-  )
Amplifying acoustic instruments more than a little is really cheating, and everything becomes a compromise.
Richard Thompson, British Musician (1949-  )
Now is not the time to compromise on the economy. Instead, we should be doing everything in our power to support long-term economic growth. Permanent repeal of the death tax will mean more high-quality, high-paying jobs for Americans.
Todd Tiahrt, American Politician (1951-  )
 
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