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"They say it is better to be poor and happy than rich and miserable, but how about a compromise like moderately rich and just moody?"
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"But just as they did in Philadelphia when they were writing the constitution, sooner or later, you've got to compromise. You've got to start making the compromises that arrive at a consensus and move the country forward."

"Compromise and tolerance are magic words. It took me 40 years to become philosophical."

"True, Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise."

"But to put out a greatest hits on one CD was totally impossible, I just couldn't do it. The best compromise was to put out two CDs - Early Days - which is what it is - and Latter Days."

"Oftentimes, when constituencies or sectors of opinion are distinct, when they are confronted with a situation where they're going to have to make a serious compromise, they react very negatively publicly, but they also recognize when they step back that this is right."

"Compromise used to mean that half a loaf was better than no bread. Among modern statesmen it really seems to mean that half a loaf; is better than a whole loaf."

"It's true Heaven forbids some pleasures, but a compromise can usually be found."

"I don't think you can compromise, news either has integrity or it doesn't. It either is accurate, balanced and fair or it isn't."

"Film-makers should remain true to their principles and never compromise, there is a real revival in the British film industry but there is a danger that we will become colonial servants of Hollywood. We need to maintain our own integrity."
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"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you."

"I want my boys to have an understanding of people's emotions, their insecurities, people's distress, and their hopes and dreams."
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