Air Quote by Ray Bradbury
“People ask me to predict the future, when all I want to do is prevent it. Better yet, build it. Predicting the future is much too easy, anyway. You look at the people around you, the street you stand on, the visible air you breathe, and predict more of the same. To hell with more. I want better.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Future Is Not a Prediction,” 1972
Predicting the future is easy; building a better one requires action and imagination.
In simple terms: Predicting is easy; building is harder.
Key Takeaway
Focus on creating the future you desire.
Themes
future
creation
agency
Mood
inspirational
visionary
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- urban planning
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
innovation
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What future do you want to build?
- How can you start today?
A Different Perspective
Action without vision can be misguided.
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