But he probably couldn't live up to their ideals, either.
Hell, it always seemed so much like punishment for not being able to live up to his ideals.
Neither group lives up to its ideals with perfect consistency, but this is what both groups say.
Though he doubted it would live up to her romantic ideals.
She went overboard trying to live up to their ideals so they'd respect her.
Many expected the new country would live up to its ideals and abolish slavery.
"You still live up to your own high ideals?"
I am just a humble physician attempting to live up to your ideals.
We will try to live up to their ideals and will remember them always.
Anyone who would treat me or anyone else like this doesn't live up to my ideals.