“The person with the least worry over the compromises he must make is, of course, the person who doesn't compromise.”

“Of course we all want to make compromises for our spouse. That’s part of the bargain of marriage, after all. But when compromise gets into sacrifice, then that’s when the territory becomes dangerous, because that’s when resentments build up. And the problem with navigating this territory is that there is no map, because what’s compromise for one person might be the most terrible sacrifice for another.”

“Never compromise your character's personality just to make a scene more exciting. Stories flow through your character, so never forget who they are.”

“Relationship is about forgiveness and compromise. It is about balance where one person complements each other.”

“Rumors alone can cause his family grief. It just isn't fair to compromise a person's reputation.”

“Conventions are stupid things; but even the children of the spirit must make some compromise with the world.”