Activist Quote by Amos Oz
“I'm a great believer in compromise. I know it's not popular among young idealists. Compromise is not popular. It's not at all popular among young people who these days call themselves "activists." They think compromises are dishonest, opportunistic, humiliating. Not in my vocabulary. In my vocabulary, the word "compromise" is synonymous to the word "life".”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2005
Advocates compromise as essential to life, challenging the view that it is a betrayal of ideals, especially among activists.
In simple terms: Compromise is vital for living, not a sign of weakness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace compromise as a life skill.
Themes
ethics
politics
generational perspectives
activism
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community negotiations
- policy drafting
- intergenerational dialogue
Key Concepts
dialogue
pragmatism
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- When does compromise become surrender?
- How can activists maintain integrity while compromising?
A Different Perspective
Compromise can be seen as conceding core values.
![“Some kinds of activists are more willing to try stuff out, see if works and think on their feet, but some of the people who are working on [change] find that very difficult: They've been schooled into thinking you have to come up with the perfect plan in advance. It has become a bit technocratic.” quote by Duncan Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d17/duncan-green-20105_activist_some-kinds-of-activists-are-more-willing_57391.jpg)
