Words matter, especially words defining complicated political arrangements, because they shape perceptions of the events of the past, attitudes toward policies being carried out in the present, and expectations about desirable directions for the future. Michael Mandelbaum arrangementattitudecarry share on social
The stories a society tells about itself are a measure of how it values itself, the ideals of democracy, and its future. Henry Giroux democracyfutureideal Change image and share on social
The oil and gas sector in the North Sea does have a strong future if we do the right things now, but we've got to make sure that the infrastructure is right to support the sector, but also to support, over the next few years, diversification as well. Nicola Sturgeon diversificationfuturehave 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
Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. H. G. Wells adultbicycledespair Change image and share on social
Change is not overcoming inertia as much as it is redirecting, guiding, tweaking what already is and what has already happened. We must believe that we can make choices and that those choices can alter the future. Max McKeown alterchangechoice share on social
So I think that is from the European perspective, for the European future, this engagement can be one of the most important and effective decisions in the last 50 years maybe. Aleksander Kwasniewski decisioneffectiveengagement Change image and share on social
For better or worse, we live in possible worlds as much as actual ones. We are cursed by that characteristically human guilt and regret about what might have been in the past. But that may be the cost for our ability to hope and plan for what might be in the future. Alison Gopnik abilityactualbadly share on social
To me, the black black woman is our essential mother, the blacker she is the more us she is and to see the hatred that is turned on her is enough to make me despair, almost entirely, of our future as a people. Alice Walker blackdespairessential share on social
The future is in our power. Let us, then, each morning, resolve to send the day into eternity in such a garb as we shall wish it to wear forever. And at night, let us reflect that one more day is irrevocably gone, indelibly marked. Adoniram Judson dayeternityforever share on social
