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Compromise Quote by Amos Oz

“The opposite of compromise is not integrity. The opposite of compromise is not idealism. The opposite of compromise is fanaticism and death.” quote by Amos Oz — Download Open image

“The opposite of compromise is not integrity. The opposite of compromise is not idealism. The opposite of compromise is fanaticism and death.”

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I think loathing begets fanaticism, and in the end, loathing begets hatred and violence.

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A compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece.

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