Quote by Herman Kahn
Projecting a persuasive image of a desirable and practical future

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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A total nuclear freeze is counterproductive – especially now, when technology is rapidly changing and the Soviets have some important strategic advantages. – Herman Kahn

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Technology
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World War I broke out largely because of an arms race, and World War II because of the lack of an arms race. – Herman Kahn

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War
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The future, like everything else, is not what it used to be. – Paul Valery

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Future

The Marshall Plan was after destruction, and the U.S. came to our help and obviously this was very, very important for the future of Europe. I think now we have all the capabilities of doing it on our own and, in a sense, we have to. – George Papandreou

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Future

While we can remember the past, we cannot write the future. Only our children, the future of our community, can do that. – Jonathan Sacks

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Future

More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. More is required. We must hold ourselves strictly accountable. We must provide the people with a vision of the future. – Barbara Jordan

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Future

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Was it not enough punishment and suffering in history that we were uprooted and made helpless slaves not only in new colonial outposts but also domestically. – Robert Mugabe

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History

Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the emotions to affect other people. – Jim Rohn

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communication

The best anti-aging advice Ive ever received? Drink a lot of water and have a plant-based diet. I also do mindful meditation with my daughter every day. It takes ten minutes. I think reducing stress plays a big part in anti-aging. – Carolyn Murphy

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diet

Personal satisfaction is the most important ingredient of success. – Denis Waitley

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Success