Choice Quote by John Schaar
““The future is not a result of choices among alternative paths offered by the present, but a place that is created - created first in the mind and will, created next in activity.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address at American Political Science Association, 1972
The future is shaped by imagination and will, not just by current options.
In simple terms: Future comes from vision and action, not only present choices.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate visionary thinking before acting.
Themes
vision
will
future
creation
Mood
inspired
determined
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- strategic planning
- innovation
- personal goal setting
- community development
Key Concepts
creative imagination
agency
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn imagined futures into concrete plans?
- What habits support turning vision into reality?
A Different Perspective
Vision alone is insufficient without practical execution.
