We hold the future still timidly, but perceive it for the first time as a function of our own action.

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The world we live in is constantly changing and we never know what the future holds. However, we can change our own actions and influence the outcome. That is the power of the future.

Source: The World, The Flesh & The Devil;: An Enquiry Into The Future Of The Three Enemies Of The Rational Soul

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