> and hold them up against the theoretical ideals they set for themselves. The perfect being the enemy of the good (and the path to inaction) is the curse of y

> and hold them up against the theoretical ideals they set for themselves. The perfect being the enemy of the good (and the path to inaction) is the curse of youth. Imperfect institutions can absolutely be better than alternatives. (Often: no thing) It's a hard lesson to learn, but a corollary to it being harder to build something than to tear it down. Yet some things need destroying or reshaping. The best square to the circle I've figured out is 'Don't break things you aren't willing to put ideas, time, and effort into rebuilding.'