The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.

As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do. Read Summary

All honor's wounds are self-inflicted. Read Summary

The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell. Read Summary

Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best. Read Summary

The man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled. Read Summary

The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised. Read Summary

Concentrate your energies, your thoughts and your capital. The wise man puts all his eggs in one basket and watches the basket. Read Summary

You must capture and keep the heart of the original and supremely able man before his brain can do its best. Read Summary

Mr. Morgan buys his partners; I grow my own. Read Summary

The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket. Read Summary