Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.
–A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (1931 โ 2015)
The future starts today, not tomorrow.
–Pope John Paul II (1920 โ 2005)
It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.
–William Shakespeare (1564 โ 1616)
If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.
–Confucius (c.โ551 โ c.โ479 BCE)
When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness.
–Alexis de Tocqueville (1805 โ 1859)
Control your own destiny or someone else will.
–Jack Welch (1935 โ 2020)
Without forgiveness, there’s no future.
–Desmond Tutu (1931 โ 2021)
The past, the present and the future are really one: they are today.
–Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811 โ 1896)
Tomorrow is only found in the calendar of fools.
–Og Mandino (1923 โ 1996)
There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in.
–Graham Greene (1904 โ 1991)
The Skeptic's Kaddish ๐ฎ๐ฑ 
Thank you โค
I think, of all that is contested here, Confuscious is the most practical fool. Teach the people. Let them work, live love and learn.
If you are part of a schizophrenic society that is completely ego-centric, then this makes sense.
*sigh*
Oh it wasnโt my intention to make you sigh.
Have a happy Sunday.
You tooโฃ๏ธ
WOW David, great selection! They all resonate so much. Thank you!
๐๐๐ป Filipa ๐๐ป๐
I love these quotes.
๐๐๐ป Molly ๐๐ป๐
Great selection of quotes David. Thanks for sharing
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Us and nowโฆwisdom. ๐
๐๐๐ป Terveen ๐๐ป๐
All wonderful quotes. Thanks for sharing, David.
๐ July ๐ ~ my pleasure
A fantastic collection of inspiring quotes!
๐๐๐ป Michele ๐๐ป๐
That top quote illustrates how the whole ethos has changed. Let’s have it now and pay for it tomorrow.
Indeed, Pete ๐ฅ