Realism Quotes

"You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That’s a part of it." "I was born to make mistakes, not to fake perfection" "Nobody should pin their hopes on a miracle." "Being realistic is the most commonly traveled road to mediocrity." "The world is not a wish-granting factory." "Death is the winner, there's no point denying that" "The universe doesn’t allow perfection." "You're not perfect, sport, and let me save you the suspense: this girl you met, she isn't perfect either. But the question is whether or not you're perfect for each other" "Be more loyal to reality than to feeling. Keep it real." "Realists do not fear the results of their study." "I don't believe in that kind of American film star reality. I believe in the reality that people are not always successful and that people have a lot of problems" "There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience" "I always try to keep a balance between being grounded and pursuing my dreams." "Without a solid, realistic and detailed plan, the goal is nothing more than a pipe dream. And without the commitment to follow through on that plan and put forth the necessary effort, the dream is nothing more than a good intention." "Don't compare me to the Almighty, compare me to the alternative" "People are unrealistic, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway." "In the fight between you and the world, back the world" "A man’s got to know his limitations" "I am who I am. I can't pretend to be somebody who makes $25,000 a year." "The world is at least fifty percent terrible, and that’s a conservative estimate, though I keep this from my children."