I think for it to be unhip to be idealistic is weird, you know? I mean, even all the best rebels to me had some sense of hope in them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is strange to view idealism as uncool; rebels usually had hope.
- In plain terms
- Being idealistic should not be seen as uncool.
- What can you take from it?
- Idealism is valuable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is idealism uncool?
- What makes a rebel?
Another view
Idealism can sometimes ignore practical realities.
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