
‘On many levels there is a reality principle at work that each of us must face.‘However therapeutic, poetry does not suffer the reality principle gladly.’.‘The theory of imperialism has triumphed over the reality principle.’.‘Representation is, as it were, the reality principle of the image.’.

‘When we act in order to benefit ourselves in the long-term, we utilize the reality principle, and we rely not on our instinct, but on reason.’.‘But to educated people, embracing the reality principle means, above all, following the spirit of science.’.‘One of the many fascinating things about the aide's remarks is the reversal of the view that it is the role of political authority (particularly on the right) to impose a reality principle.’.‘However, Faulkner's wife Julia remains committed to the reality principle, following a strict daily routine of things to do, still turning up for work, wearing business clothes, and showing concern for Faulkner's job.’.

