Age Quote by Woodrow Wilson
“The legislator must be in advance of his age. Across the mind of the statesman flash ever and anon the brilliant, though partial, intimations of future events… Something which is more than fore-sight and less than prophetic knowledge marks the statesman a peculiar being among his contemporaries.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1915
A statesman must anticipate future trends, possessing insight beyond simple foresight but short of prophecy.
In simple terms: Leaders need near‑future insight.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate forward‑thinking leadership.
Themes
leadership
vision
future
politics
Mood
inspirational
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- government decision‑making
- business leadership
- crisis management
Key Concepts
strategic foresight
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What methods help you anticipate future challenges?
- How do you balance intuition with data?
A Different Perspective
Predicting the future is inherently uncertain.
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