Individuality does not come in an instance rather its a set of constant experiences gained over time...
Each individual whatever he says about himself may not be true. Instead, the probability of the attributes that he attach to himself is more of like what he is aspiring for. I guess thats what the magistical difference between idealistic and practical (or realistic). Having grown up seeing so many beautiful things and so many wonderful people, you can call these as my own observations on others or infact on my own beings but thats true.
A person is so self-centred that at times he forgets that whatever he talks or whatever he says reflects his own actions and his intentions. I don't agree with the common assumption of thats how a human behaves and it is his trait and you can't blame him. Some are imbibed just to do what others feel is right and some are forced to follow to do the same. I guess thats what called...Hypocrisy.
Ok, lets say everyone is honest and goes on their own terms but what about collective system failure...then whats the need of having principles or in more stricter sense, rules to follow...There is a thin line which most of the them get it wrong called common sense which is tough to maintain in all situations and I guess none would ever strike a balance between work ethics and idealistic beliefs...it seems like a never ending debate!