If you didn't have some sense of idealism, then what is there to sustain you?
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I'm an idealist.
Being idealistic really helps you overcome some of the many obstacles put in your path.
I'm an idealist without illusions.
Idealism is no good. Any concrete dedication to an abstract condition results in unpleasant things like wars.
It seems to be the fate of idealists to obtain what they have struggled for in a form which destroys their ideals.
Idealism springs from deep feelings, but feelings are nothing without the formulated idea that keeps them whole.
When I was younger, I was somewhat of an idealist. I guess I'm a little bit more of a realist now. I think there's a lot that can be done to make the world a better place, but it's more about choosing your battles.
I think now I'm more realistic, but I'm still very much an idealist.
If you want to accomplish something in the world, idealism is not enough - you need to choose a method that works to achieve the goal.
I am a mixture of idealist and realist.
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