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Compromised Quotes

How much of yourself do you keep?

These compromised quotes look at the cost of conformity, like refusing to trade a distinct Artistic identity for something safer, and admitting even famously driven people have compromised somewhere along the way.

If you have trouble in your private life, who are you going to speak to? Not the new friend you made the day before, but people you trust and have known forever. Vuitton, Berluti, Hermes: it is those brands that...

Quotes by Antoine Arnault

I made it clear when the Barclays took over the 'Telegraph' that I wanted no editorial position there. There is no way I could take a high-level editorial position at the papers. I have my work for the BBC, and...

Quotes by Andrew Neil

I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.

Quotes by Andrew Carnegie

Many women who have anorexia put their hearts in a compromised situation.

It's important to make art that you intended to make. If it gets compromised later, that's not a good thing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does being compromised mean across these quotes?
It covers creative identity, personal ability, free will, and self-expression, each speaker describing a different way something got worn down over time.
Is there a quote about protecting creative identity?
Yes, one speaker describes refusing to trade their distinct artistic essence for something safer, even when it might have been the easier path.
Do these quotes admit that even successful people compromise?
One line points out that even famously driven figures still make compromises at times, suggesting it's a nearly universal experience.
Is there a quote connecting free will to being compromised?
Yes, one speaker imagines free will itself becoming compromised under certain pressures, framing it almost like a loss of true agency.
Where can I find more on staying true to yourself?
Our Being collection continues this exploration of authenticity and identity under pressure.

Others get more personal, describing how ability or self-expression can quietly get compromised over time; explore more on staying true to yourself in our Being quotes.