If you don’t want to have to kill or capture every bad guy in the country, you have to reintegrate those who are willing to be reconciled and become part of the solution instead of a continued part of the problem. — David Petraeus

My Take – You can’t win by changing the mind of everyone who opposes you.  You must stay true to your core values, but you must also be willing to discuss compromise on matters that don’t violate them.  Find a way to make a foe neutral, if not a friend, and you will find your path smoother.  That being said, it’s not a compromise if the other party gives nothing in return for your flexibility.