Love has no age, no limit; and no death.
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Idealism increases in direct proportion to one's distance from the problem.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Idealism often grows when one is not directly faced with real-world challenges.
This quote by John Galsworthy suggests that as people become more removed from the direct experience of a problem, their idealistic views tend to elevate. When one is not confronted with the harsh realities of a situation, it is easier to hold on to idealistic beliefs rather than engage with the complexities and challenges of practical solutions.
Themes
IdealismProblemsPerspectiveRealityDistance
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about policy changes, one might use this quote to highlight how distant policymakers may be from the real issues faced by constituents.
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