leaving the past behind us and building a new future together.

[The agreement] opens a new future for all in Ireland, ... It is now up to political leaders on all sides to move decisively to fulfill the mandate of the people.

Whatever your past has been, you have a spotless future

Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.

[Address in the Assembly Hall at the Paulskirche in Frankfurt, June 26 1963]

The future, according to some scientists, will be exactly like the past, only far more expensive

Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing, / Thanks for mercies past received.