What would help us preserve our natural resources are genetic traits that let us sacrifice the present for the sake of the future. You need wisdom to sacrifice something that is immediately useful or advantageous for the sake of something that will be important in the future. Christian de Duve advantageousfuturegenetic share on social
To be a member of the Labor Party is to be an optimist - optimistic about the future of Australia, optimistic about the ability of government to make a difference. Kevin Rudd abilityaustraliadifference Change image and share on social
I would tell 17-year-olds to be proud of who you are. Don't try to change yourself for others. Focus on school and your future. Boys and friends will come and go, just focus on you and your future. Lea Michele boychangefocus Change image and share on social
Workplace relations is about getting the best out of people. An argument which says that the only way we can compete with other nations in the world is engaging in a race to the bottom in terms of pay rates, penalty rates, protections on rosters, getting rid of family friendly provisions - that is not Australia's future. Bill Shorten argumentaustraliabottom share on social
I talk to trees and animals. We have interesting conversations about food, weather, and love. They sometimes can predict the future. Shan Sa animalconversationfood Change image and share on social
As a follower of Jesus, I am called to work for justice and reconciliation, and to be an advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. I plan to focus my future work on human rights and religious freedom - both domestic and international - as well as matters of the culture and the American family. Frank Wolf advocateamericancall share on social
I first drew the attention of my future husband when we were fourteen, on the freshman school bus for an epic field trip from Riverside, Calif. to Los Angeles, where we were taken to the L.A. Zoo as well as the Natural History Museum. Susan Straight angelesattentionbus share on social
India is known for much development that has happened since our independence, but at the same time, we have also failed on many levels. It is the responsibility of the future generation to ensure that all these failures are corrected and help create a civilised society with equal opportunities for one and all. N. R. Narayana Murthy civilisecorrectcreate share on social
People respond when you tell them there is a great future in front of you, you can leave your past behind. Joel Osteen frontfuturegreat Change image and share on social
Strong, enforceable environmental protections will not only help protect our planet for future generations, it will also level the playing field for small-and-medium-sized U.S. businesses by raising environmental standards. Suzan DelBene businessenforceableenvironmental share on social