在任何生活领域中----无论是学术、社会、商业还是zz----获得成功的唯一道路就是采取现实的而不是理想化的观点。实用的行为确保了生存，反之理想化的观点正在趋于被更简化的和更直接的选择所取代。

Idealism is just as crucial—if not more so—for long-term success in any endeavor, whether it be in academics, business, or political and social reform.

1. When it comes to academics, although the idealist-student might sacrifice a high overall grade average, the depth of knowledge, academic discipline, and sense of purpose the students gains will serve that student well later in life.

2. Considering the business world, without a dream or vision—that is, without strong idealist leadership—a firm can easily be cast about in the sea of commerce without clear direction, threatening not only the firm’s bottom line but also its very survival.

3. Finally, when it comes to the political arena, it is idealists—not pragmatists—who sway the masses, incite revolutions, and make political ideology reality.

理想和现实

在所有的物质领域中--科学、人文科学、社会科学、工业等等--能否达到目的并不重要，而在争取达到目的的过程中获得的想法和发现才更重要。

In some cases, the statement makes sense; in other cases, it does not.

1. In academic studies, the goal of a project is but a general direction; what matters are the unexpected concrete findings on the way to the goal.

2. However, in industry and business, what is crucial is the attainment of a specific goal rather than the process toward that goal.

3. In politics, failing to achieve a promised goal might mean a calamity for a politician.

过程和结果