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“Compromise built upon compromise equals failure. Instead, resisting temptation allowed promise upon promise to be built up in my heart, and that creates empowerment.” quote by Lysa TerKeurst
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“Compromise built upon compromise equals failure. Instead, resisting temptation allowed promise upon promise to be built up in my heart, and that creates empowerment.”

Lysa TerKeurst

About This Quote

Source Book: The Power of Persistence, 2018

Repeated compromises erode resolve; resisting temptation builds inner promise and empowerment.

In simple terms: Avoid compromise, keep promises to empower yourself.

Key Takeaway

Stand firm on principles to gain strength.

Themes

self-discipline empowerment integrity

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal goal setting
  • ethical decisions
  • habit formation

Key Concepts

promise building inner strength

Questions to Reflect On

  • What compromises are essential?
  • How to stay flexible yet principled?
A Different Perspective

Too much rigidity can cause isolation.

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