Famous quote by William E. Gladstone

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You cannot fight against the future. Time is on our side
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"You cannot fight against the future. Time is on our side"

- William E. Gladstone

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This quote by William E. Gladstone is a pointer that we can not manage the future, which time is on our side. It is a pointer that we need to not waste our energy trying to eliminate versus the future, but instead concentrate on maximizing the present. The quote encourages us to accept the inevitability of change and to utilize our time carefully. It is a pointer that the future is unforeseeable and that we ought to not hesitate of it. Rather, we should accept it and utilize it to our benefit. We should use our time to take advantage of today and to prepare for the future. By doing so, we can guarantee that we are prepared for whatever the future may bring.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by William E. Gladstone between December 29, 1809 and May 19, 1898. He/she was a famous Leader from United Kingdom. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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