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Tragic heroes are failed pragmatists. Their ends are unrealistic and their means are impractical.

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Tragic heroes are failed pragmatists. Their ends are unrealistic and their means are impractical.
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End Failed Hero Impractical Mean Pragmatist Unrealistic

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