“The goal towards which the pleasure principle impels us - of becoming happy - is not attainable: yet we may not - nay, cannot - give up the efforts to come nearer to realization of it by some means or other.” GivingMayMeanGoalPleasureEffortPrinciplesBecomingGiving UpRealization Book:Civilization and Its Discontents Source: Civilization and Its Discontents
“Flinch not, neither give up nor despair, if the achieving of every act in accordance with right principle is not always continuous with thee.” IfsGivingPrinciplesAchieveDespairGiving UpThee Author:Marcus Aurelius
“Statesmen exhibit five key commitments: 1) A commitment to principles above politics; 2) An ability to compromise without abandoning principle; 3) A commitment to truth over spin; 4) A commitment to courage over cowardice; and 5) A commitment, or willingness, to give up power.” GivingPoliticalPoliticsTermAbilityPrinciplesFiveKeysGiving UpCommitmentCompromiseWillingnessCowardiceStatesmenExhibitsTerm Limits Author:Tom Coburn
“Here is a good principle: If need be, give up your principles!” IfsNeedsGivingPrinciplesGiving Up Author:Mehmet Murat Ildan