"Our dependence on foreign energy sources is our Achilles heel, not just in the realm of diplomacy, but in terms of our future as the world's economic leader"

"The tiger is a magnificent creature and one that is threatened by human activities on all fronts. It is up to us to protect this iconic species and ensure that it has a future in the wild"

"Forget the past - the future will give you plenty to worry about"

"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race"

"The best way to predict the future is to create it"

"The past is a memory, the future is a fantasy. The real, vibrant, creative moment is now"

"Innovation is the central issue in economic prosperity"

"Happy is the person who knows what to remember of the past, what to enjoy in the present, and what to plan for in the future"

"First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys"

"The future influences the present just as much as the past"

"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"