Compromise Quote by Subhas Chandra Bose
“Forget not that the grossest crime is to compromise with injustice and wrong. Remember the eternal law: you must give, if you want to get.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to Indian National Congress, 1944
It warns that compromising with injustice is a grave crime and that reciprocity requires giving to receive.
In simple terms: Compromise with injustice is a serious crime; give to receive.
Key Takeaway
Practice justice and generosity.
Themes
ethics
justice
reciprocity
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- activism
- community service
- ethical leadership
Key Concepts
moral duty
social contract
fairness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance giving and self‑preservation?
- What actions embody justice?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic in complex systems.
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