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The ultimate function of prophecy is not to tell the future, but t

The ultimate function of prophecy is not to tell the future, but to make it. Your successful past will block your visions of the future. – Joel A. Barker

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PROPHECY, n. The art and practice of selling ones credibility for future delivery. – Ambrose Bierce

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Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future. – Neils Bohr

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When the sun rises, do you not see a round disc of fire somewhat like a guinea? O no, no, I see an innumerable company of the heavenly host crying Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty. – William Blake

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The road winds up the hill to meet the height; Beyond the locust hedge it curves from sight — And yet no man would foolishly contend. That where he sees it not, it makes an end. – Emma Carleton

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