Quote by Charles Franklin Kettering

My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the rest of my life there.

My interest is in the future because I am going to spend the

Summary

This quote, by American futurist and author Charles F. Kettering, expresses the speaker's inclination towards the future. Kettering emphasizes the significance of being invested in the future because it is where they will be spending the remainder of their life. By highlighting the future's importance, the quote promotes a mindset of forward-thinking, long-term planning, and active engagement with shaping one's own future. It suggests that instead of dwelling on the present or the past, the future deserves attention and preparation as it holds the promise of what is yet to come.

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By Charles Franklin Kettering

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