Quote by James Russell Lowell

The true ideal is not opposed to the real but lies in it; and blessed are the eyes that find it.

The true ideal is not opposed to the real but lies in it; an

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This quote highlights that the true ideal does not exist separately from reality but is instead found within it. It suggests that there is no inherent contradiction between the ideal and the real, and those who are able to perceive this harmony are considered fortunate. In other words, rather than yearning for an unattainable perfection, one should appreciate and recognize the inherent beauty and potential within the real world.

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