Lindsey Morgan Quotes

I'm a realist.

I'm an idealist without illusions.

I am not an idiot, and I'm not a Pollyanna sort of kumbaya type.

I'm not a Pollyanna; I'm a pragmatist.

You can't be idealistic in this world and not be crazy.

Idealist: a cynic in the making.

An idealist believes the short run doesn’t count. A cynic believes the long run doesn’t matter. A realist believes that what is done or left undone in the short run determines the long run.

I consider myself a realist.

I'm very much a realist.

I'm always being realistic.

To know oneself is to disbelieve utopia.

I understand the concept of optimism. But I think with me what you get is a lack of cynicism.

I know how ridiculous this sounds because of the job I do but I don't believe in romanticism and make-believe.

I've never understood the division between so-called realists and so-called idealists.

People who label themselves as 'realists' are usually accurate - they see to the real edge of what they know, understand, or believe. At best, these folks tend to be caring worriers.

I am an optimist, not a dreamer.

Cynic: an idealist whose rose-colored glasses have been removed, snapped in two and stomped into the ground, immediately improving his vision

God save me from idealists.

The good news is hopeful doesn't mean dumb. The bad news is cynical doesn't mean smart.

Perpetual optimism is annoying. It is a sign that you are not paying attention.

Cynic' is the sentimentalist's name for the realist.

We should always be practical, realistic and optimistic.

Half full, half empty, what the hell difference does it make? If there's something in the damn glass, drink it.

I think I probably hoped for it a little bit, but I'm not an optimist. I'm a realist... or maybe even a pessimist.

Let hope inspire you, but let not idealism blind you. Don't look back, you can never look back.