Don't compromise yourself. YOU are ALL you've got. - Janis Joplin
When we compromise ourselves - by hedging, capitulating, or failing to fight for what we believe in - a little piece of ourselves caves in. It's a slippery slope; first we give in on little things; before long we've given up our voice and our vote.
Compromise & compromising ourselves are two, different things. The one involves honoring ourselves; the other involves failing ourselves.
Affirmation: I will keep myself intact.