Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
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.
The enemy of idealism is zealotry.
The acceptance of certain realities doesn't preclude idealism. It can lead to certain breakthroughs.
True idealists are rare; they are the dedicated workers, who would, if need be, die at the stake.
I'm an idealist.
It seems to be the fate of idealists to obtain what they have struggled for in a form which destroys their ideals.
Idealism increases in direct proportion to one's distance from the problem.
I'm an idealist without illusions.
Idealism is no good. Any concrete dedication to an abstract condition results in unpleasant things like wars.