Amid the vastness of the things among which we live, the existence of nothingness holds the first place; its function extends over all things that have no existence, and its essence, as regards time, lies precisely between the past and the future, and has nothing in the present.

It's unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only on the basis of prayer; what we need is to take action.

The value of beauty and inspiration is very much underrated, no question. But I want to be clear: I'm not trying to be anyone's savior. I'm just trying to think about the future and not be sad.

I cannot but think we have much to be thankful for, and more still to hope for in the future.

I try to spend my time on areas that I think are important for the future, and where I think I can add value.

If our history teaches us anything, it is this lesson: so far as the economic potential of our nation is concerned, the believers in the future of America have always been the realists. I count myself as one of this company.