Quote by Lyle H. Jr. Rossiter

Instead of starry-eyed worship of grand illusions, the mature citizen admires and idealizes proven values. He reveres, among other things, certain time-honored virtues and the people who practice them, especially the personal ideals of honesty, integrity, self-reliance, courage, persistence and dependability; the political ideals of individual liberty, the rights of property and contract, and the rule of law; and the ethical ideals of mutuality, decency and charity, among others.

Instead of starry-eyed worship of grand illusions, the matur

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This quote suggests that mature individuals do not blindly believe in grand notions or fantasies, but instead appreciate and highly regard values that have stood the test of time. These values include qualities like honesty, integrity, self-reliance, courage, persistence, and dependability, as well as political ideals such as individual liberty, property rights, and the rule of law. Ethical ideals like mutuality, decency, and charity are also highly respected. Rather than being driven by fanciful ideals, mature citizens prioritize proven values and admire those who embody them.

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