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A democracy, the realistic observer is forced to conclude, is likely to be idealistic in its feelings about itself, but imperialistic about its practice.

Quote by Irving Babbitt about feelings, democracy

If they took the idea that they could escape poverty through education, I think it would make a more basic and long-lasting change in the way things happen. What we need are positive, realistic goals and the willingness to work. Hard work and...

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about purpose, poverty, work, education, change, idea, need, things

I have no shortage of material or offers, it's just a case of what you select to do. But I think it's realistic that my chances of playing Romeo are now over.

Quote by Sean Connery about chance

Realism is a bad word. In a sense everything is...

Realism is a bad word. In a sense everything is realistic. I see no line between the imaginary and the real.

Quote by Federico Fellini about word, common sense, sense, bad luck, real estate, bad

We've become much more realistic with our movies and...

We've become much more realistic with our movies and plays. It's become much more serious.

Quote by Peter Fonda

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but...

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.

Quote by Walt Disney about life

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