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The enemy of idealism is zealotry.

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 the despot of thought, just as politics is the despot of will.

You see, idealism detached from action is just a dream. But idealism allied with pragmatism, with rolling up your sleeves and making the world bend a bit, is very exciting. It's very real. It's very strong.

The acceptance of certain realities doesn't preclude idealism. It can lead to certain breakthroughs.

Idealism springs from deep feelings, but feelings are nothing without the formulated idea that keeps them whole.

If you didn't have some sense of idealism, then what is there to sustain you?

It seems to be the fate of idealists to obtain what they have struggled for in a form which destroys their ideals.

Sometimes idealism and all that make believe makes the world a better place.