Idealism is the despot of thought, just as politics is the despot of will.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Idealism is no good. Any concrete dedication to an abstract condition results in unpleasant things like wars.
The enemy of idealism is zealotry.
An idealist is a person who helps other people to be prosperous.
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.
Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.
Politics is not a game for naive thinkers. You may go in as an idealist, but you certainly won't come out as one.
Much that passes as idealism is disguised hatred or disguised love of power.
Ideals are the world's masters.
I'm an idealist.
Idealism is the noble toga that political gentlemen drape over their will to power.