“Being an idealist beats being a realist”
Agree
- Ideals drive progress forward
- Vision creates change
- Hope inspires action
- Reality was once impossible
- Dreams become reality
Disagree
- Fantasy doesn't pay bills
- Reality grounds expectations
- Pragmatism gets things done
- Idealism leads to disappointment
- World requires practical solutions
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