I am a realist as well as an idealist, and I think that it is incumbent upon those of us in opposition to try to work within what are always arduous circumstances to stretch the limits of the possible.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I am a mixture of idealist and realist.
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'm a realist, not a sugar coater. I believe in always letting people know what their obstacles are. And at the end of the day, I just want to be respected for my hard work.
I'm a realist.
Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.
I think now I'm more realistic, but I'm still very much an idealist.
Sometimes, the only realists are the dreamers.
In my own writing, I think of myself as a realist who exaggerates a little.
I write from what I take to be the realist's point of view, looking at life as it really is - or the way I see it to be.
True idealists are rare; they are the dedicated workers, who would, if need be, die at the stake.
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