I have always thought that foreign-policy idealism has to be tempered with realism.

Ambition is best tempered with self-knowledge!

Maybe I wasn't as driven by politics as I thought I was.

The Gospel worldview equips the artist with a unique combination of optimism and realism about life.

When did I realize I was God? Well, I was praying and I suddenly realized I was talking to myself.

Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.