Above all, beware of compromises. Hold on to your own principles in weal or woe and never adjust them to others’ fads through the greed of getting supporters. Your Atman is the support of the universe. Whose support do you stand in need of?
-- Vivekananda
One has to compromise in order to govern people. However - Vivekananda is referring to the individual's self spirituality, or so it seems.