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. . . idealism is one of the greatest forces in the world. It makes seeming impossibilities possible and succeeds where prudence fails. But unless the idealist is brave and has the courage to face the truth, his idealism creates nothing.

Grenville Kleiser

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Grenville Kleiser
Age: 67 †
Born: 1868
Born: January 1
Died: 1935
Died: January 1
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