Quote by John Cale

I learn from thinking about the future, what hasn't been done yet. That's kind of my constant obsession.

I learn from thinking about the future, what hasn't been don

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's primary focus is on contemplating and planning for the future. They find great fascination in envisioning what is yet to be accomplished and it seems to be a perpetual fixation for them. By continually engaging in forward-thinking, they likely gain insight, generate ideas, and shape their actions accordingly. This fixation on the future might drive their motivation, creativity, and desire to make a meaningful impact on the world.

By John Cale

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