Only the broken-hearted idealist can become a cynic.

Quote by Mark Clifton

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

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

The enemy of idealism is zealotry.

The enemy of idealism is zealotry.

For we, too, have our ideals, even if we differ from those who have tried...

For we, too, have our ideals, even if we differ from those who have tried...

That glorious vision of doing good is so often the sanguine mirage of so many...

That glorious vision of doing good is so often the sanguine mirage of so many...

Idealism is the noble toga that political gentlemen drape over their will to power.

Idealism is the noble toga that political gentlemen drape over their will to power.

Ideals do exist, the rest is just temporary interruption.

Ideals do exist, the rest is just temporary interruption.

It went beyond idealism and that ridiculous term activism, which basically means talking about something...

It went beyond idealism and that ridiculous term activism, which basically means talking about something...

Being an idealist is not being a simpleton; without idealists there would be no optimism...

Being an idealist is not being a simpleton; without idealists there would be no optimism...

A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants.

A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants.

Perhaps women have always been in closer contact with reality than men: it would seem...

Perhaps women have always been in closer contact with reality than men: it would seem...

As long as your ideas of what's possible are limited by what's actual, no other...

As long as your ideas of what's possible are limited by what's actual, no other...

You'll never succeed in idealizing hard work. Before you can dig mother earth you've got...

You'll never succeed in idealizing hard work. Before you can dig mother earth you've got...

You can use your idealism to further your aims, if you realize that nothing is...

You can use your idealism to further your aims, if you realize that nothing is...

Idealist: One who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that...

Idealist: One who, on noticing that a rose smells better than a cabbage, concludes that...

An idealist believes the short run doesn't count. A cynic believes the long run doesn't...

An idealist believes the short run doesn't count. A cynic believes the long run doesn't...

Anyone who fights for the future, lives in it today.

Anyone who fights for the future, lives in it today.

I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty...

I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty...

You see, idealism detached from action is just a dream. But idealism allied with pragmatism,...

You see, idealism detached from action is just a dream. But idealism allied with pragmatism,...