If you want to accomplish something in the world, idealism is not enough - you need to choose a method that works to achieve the goal. In other words, you need to be pragmatic. (Richard Stallman)

If you want to accomplish something in the world, idealism is not enough - you need to choose a method that works to achieve the goal. In other words, you need to be pragmatic.

Richard Stallman

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