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Idealism increases in direct proportion to ones distance from the

Idealism increases in direct proportion to ones distance from the problem. – John Galsworthy

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When Man evolved Pity, he did a queer thing — deprived himself of the power of living life as it is without wishing it to become something different. – John Galsworthy

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Religion was nearly dead because there was no longer real belief in future life; but something was struggling to take its place — service — social service — the ants creed, the bees creed. – John Galsworthy

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An idealist believes the short run doesnt count. A cynic believes the long run doesnt matter. A realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run determines the long run. – Sydney J. Harris

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There is no force so democratic as the force of an ideal. – Calvin Coolidge

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Idealists are foolish enough to throw caution to the winds. They have advanced mankind and have enriched the world. – Emma Goldman

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The attainment of an ideal is often the beginning of a disillusion. – Stanley Baldwin

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