Pragmatism Quotes

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You see, idealism detached from action is just a dream. But idealism allied with pragmatism, with rolling up your sleeves and making the world bend… — Bono
There's no way to put a limit on what one may accomplish individually if the intent is an impeccable intent. Don Juan's teachings are not… — Carlos Castaneda
No matter what the cause, even though it be to conquer with tanks and planes and modern artillery some defenseless black population, there will be… — John T. Flynn
Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods — Margaret Chase Smith
Among politicians and businessmen, *Pragmatism* is the current term for 'To hell with our children.' — Edward Abbey
The mainstream perception that conservatives are close-minded and dogmatic while liberals are open-minded and free-thinking has it almost exactly backward. Liberal dogma is settled: The… — Jonah Goldberg
I like to say that Bobby Fischer was the greatest player ever. But what made Fischer a genius was his ability to blend an American… — Bruce Pandolfini
Modern definitions of truth, such as those as pragmatism and instrumentalism, which are practical rather than contemplative, are inspired by industrialisation as opposed to aristocracy. — Bertrand Russell
Western science is approaching a paradigm shift of unprecedented proportions, one that will change our concepts of reality and of human nature, bridge the gap… — Stanislav Grof
Pure pragmatism can't imagine a bold future. Pure idealism can't get anything done. It is the delicate blend of both that drives innovation. — Simon Sinek
Idealism loses to pragmatism when it comes to winning elections. — Danny Strong
I would rather be erring on the side of common-sense pragmatism and doing everything possible so that I felt that no stone was left unturned… — John B. Larson
The Citizen's Petition reflects Vermont's spirit of pragmatism and across-the-board cooperation. I applaud the 'Campaign to Fix the Debt' for calling attention to one of… — Peter Welch
WIth both trepidation and relief, I abandoned pragmatism in favor of magnetism. — Tama J. Kieves
Pragmatism asks its usual question. "Grant an idea or belief to be true," it says, "what concrete difference will its being true make in anyone's… — William James
In many places it is literally not safe physically for youngsters to go to school. And in many schools, and its becoming almost generally true,… — Boyd K. Packer
It is often argued that religion is valuable because it makes men good, but even if this were true it would not be a proof… — H. L. Mencken
There is no trickier subject for a writer from the South than that of affection between a black person and a white one in the… — Kathryn Stockett
Thought's a luxury. Do you think the peasant sits and thinks of God and Democracy when he gets inside his mud hut at night? — Graham Greene
The disappearance of theology from the life of the Church, and the orchestration of that disappearance by some of its leaders, is hard to miss… — David F. Wells

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