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Forward-Looking Quotes

On looking ahead rather than back.

These quotes use "forward-looking" to describe science fiction writers, technology policy, and even a brand name chosen for its bright, optimistic feel, close in spirit to America's innovation culture.

I think we have to be more forward-looking when considering any legislation dealing with technology.

Quotes by Suzan DelBene

Indeed, we are privileged to have been afforded the opportunity to study Nature and to follow our own thoughts and inspirations in a time of relative tranquillity and in a land with a generous and forward-looking government.

Quotes by Sidney Altman

While history has its limitations in shaping contemporaneous and forward-looking strategic choices, it does shape popular perceptions.

Quotes by Sanjaya Baru

A confident and forward-looking nation is built by confident and forward-looking young people.

Quotes by Ram Nath Kovind

Absolutely Nothing Quotes

British and Canadian sci-fi strikes me as more forward-looking than its American counterpart, as evidenced by the success of Iain M. Banks, Charlie Stross, Robert Charles Wilson, and Cory Doctorow.

Quotes by Nick Sagan

Actually, we chose the name Sun Cellular because we believe the name 'Sun' is bright, forward-looking and optimistic. It is my sincere hope that the whole Philippines will share our positive outlook, optimism and faith in the country's future.

Quotes by John Gokongwei

We must ask ourselves: Are we a confident, forward-looking nation that builds monuments - like DACA - to hope and determination? Or are we a nation that is turned inward, lauding monuments to intolerance and division?

Quotes by Jay Inslee

Rather than proposing a forward-looking energy initiative, House Republicans continue to push Big Oil's tired old ideas, ideas that will do absolutely nothing to lower gas prices for the American consumer.

Quotes by Jan Schakowsky

Reverse innovation is an innovation that is first adopted in developing markets and flows uphill to mature markets. This concept directs forward-looking companies to look beyond industrialized nations to draw new ideas, products, and processes from emerging economies.

Quotes by Dinesh Paliwal

Afforded Quotes

My high-school friends and I felt part of a community of smart, forward-looking space and technology freaks.

Quotes by David Grinspoon

House Republican women are trailblazers in their own right, and we are focused on a bold, forward-looking agenda to restore a confident America, where every individual and family feels secure in their lives and in their futures.

Quotes by Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Sweden is an open, liberal, secular and democratic country. We strive towards achieving equality; we are forward-looking and refuse to be pulled back by social constructs such as religion.

Quotes by Bjorn Ulvaeus

While President Obama raised the hopes of Americans and Cubans alike with a forward-looking opening in diplomatic, commercial and people-to-people ties, President Trump is turning back the clock to a tragically failed Cold War mindset by reimposing restrictions on those...

Quotes by Ben Rhodes

I believe India and Israel should focus on building bilateral relations on the basis of shared perspectives and commonalities between our two democracies. This has to be a forward-looking exercise rather than harking back to perceptions of the past.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

America Quotes

Whether politicians are dealing with complex policy problems or trying to communicate with the electorate, it makes sense to establish a clear, long term narrative underpinned by forward-looking policies to deliver on its vision.

Quotes by Anthony Albanese

Frequently Asked Questions

How is "forward-looking" used across these quotes?
It describes British and Canadian science fiction writing, a call for forward-looking technology legislation, and a brand name chosen to feel bright and optimistic.
Do any quotes mention specific authors?
Yes, one speaker names several British and Canadian science fiction authors, including Iain M. Banks and Cory Doctorow, as examples of forward-looking writing.
Is forward-looking connected to business here?
One quote explains that a company chose the name "Sun" specifically because it felt forward-looking and optimistic, tying the word to branding strategy.
Does technology policy appear in this theme?
Yes, one speaker argues that legislation dealing with technology needs to be more forward-looking, applying the idea to lawmaking rather than culture or business.
What related quote page fits this theme?
Try American for a broader look at optimism and innovation themes in American life.

One quote reflects on studying nature in a rare moment of tranquility. See Afforded and American for related quote pages.