The President's proposed privatization plan would jeopardize that security by cutting guaranteed benefits for future retirees and endangering the benefits of current retirees, people with disabilities, and children who have lost a parent. Chaka Fattah benefitchildcurrent share on social
So at some point you realize that your life is not just going to start one day in the future, that you're living it. Brit Marling dayfuturelife Change image and share on social
The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on. Barack Obama complainfeelfuture Change image and share on social
People sacrifice the present for the future. But life is available only in the present. That is why we should walk in such a way that every step can bring us to the here and the now. Thich Nhat Hanh bringfuturelife Change image and share on social
Scientists will eventually stop flailing around with solar power and focus their efforts on harnessing the only truly unlimited source of energy on the planet: stupidity. I predict that in the future, scientists will learn how to convert stupidity into clean fuel. Scott Adams cleanconverteffort share on social
Who controls the present controls the past. There's a power structure, if you like, between the present and the past and the future, and that's what I'm interested in. Romesh Gunesekera controlfutureinterest Change image and share on social
We owe it to our children to give them a dignified and hopeful future. Giorgio Napolitano childdignifyfuture Change image and share on social
The other day in the garage, I found a book report from the seventh grade that I did about silent movie stars. It's funny to look at now, because it really foretold what my future would be. Mark Bridges bookdayfind Change image and share on social
In short, chronological connectivity puts us in touch with the holy. It is at once humbling and exhilarating. I say this as someone who has never followed any formal religious practice. Connection with the past and the future is a pathway that charms us in the direction of sanity and grace. James Howard Kunstler charmchronologicalconnection share on social
If younger people see older people who haven't planned ahead and have to rely on charity, the young will be more likely to provide for the future. Today when someone plans poorly, the only consequence people see is a demand for more government. Harry Browne aheadcharityconsequence share on social