I am morally obligated to be pragmatic. What good do I do if I’m not realistic about accomplishing something? (Barney Frank)
…idealism allied with pragmatism, with rolling up your sleeves and making the world bend a bit, is very exciting. (Bono)
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 without pragmatism is impotent. Pragmatism without idealism is meaningless. The key to effective leadership is pragmatic idealism. (Richard M. Nixon)
Knowing yourself, knowing where you want to get, combining those things gives you the pragmatic steps. (John Amaechi)