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You have reckoned that history ought to judge the past and to inst

You have reckoned that history ought to judge the past and to instruct the contemporary world as to the future. The present attempt does not yield to that high office. It will merely tell how it really was. – Leopold Von Ranke

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Projecting a persuasive image of a desirable and practical future is extremely important to high morale, to dynamism, to consensus, and in general to help the wheels of society turn smoothly. – Herman Kahn

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I couldnt wait to look at someone who shared my genes. I thought my baby was going to provide a decoder key to my past. But then I looked at Pippa and realized, no, shes actually the key to my future. – Emily Procter

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Everything that ever happened is still happening. Past, present and future keep happening in the eternity which is Here and Now. – James Broughton

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I launched The Emeril Lagasse Foundation to provide culinary training, and developmental and educational programs to children in the cities where my restaurants operate. I think everyone has a responsibility to give back to the community if they can, and to help future generations learn new skills. – Emeril Lagasse

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