Cannibal Quote by L. Neil Smith
“Worse than thieves, murderers, or cannibals, those who offer compromise slow you and sap your vitality while pretending to be your friends. They are not your friends. Compromisers are the enemies of all humanity, the enemies of life itself. Compromisers are the enemies of everything important, sacred, and true.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Probability Broach, 1979
Compromise erodes integrity, turning allies into hidden threats.
In simple terms: Compromise can betray true values.
Key Takeaway
Guard against superficial agreements.
Themes
integrity
trust
authenticity
Mood
cautionary
critical
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- politics
- business negotiations
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
moral hazard
social manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- When is compromise necessary?
- How to distinguish genuine allies?
A Different Perspective
Compromise can sometimes be pragmatic.
