“We can change our lives. We can do, have, and be exactly what we wish.”
Change is the only constant, which does not make it any easier to deal with. These quotes explore transformation — personal, social, political — and the uncomfortable truth that growth almost always requires leaving something familiar behind.
“Revolutions demand enormous sacrifices and, at the same time, create a new need to change the world again.”
“We can change our lives. We can do, have, and be exactly what we wish.”
“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.”
“I was willing to accept what I couldn't change.”
“I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road.”
“Happy he who learns to bear what he cannot change.”
“You know, Motorcycle Diaries has no incredible stories, no sudden plot twists, it doesn't play that way. It's about recognizing that instance of change and embracing it.”
“I just find the evangelical church too, well, restrictive. But the School of Practical Philosophy is nonconfrontational. We believe there are many forms of Scripture. What is true is true and will never change, whether it's in the Bible or in Shakespeare. It's about oneness.”
“I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back.”
“Our nation is being led astray by ungodly judges, mayors and governors, who are given to change, defying the Constitution and substituting their own wicked agendas.”
“Climate change was a point of division between Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney. The president declared climate change a global threat, acknowledged that the actions of humanity were deepening the crisis, and pledged to do something about it if elected.”
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
“If you want to make enemies, try to change something.”
“Your race and gender don't change, but you can choose to change your political affiliation at will.”
“As somebody who, in my second marriage, insisted on a prenuptial agreement, I can also testify that sometimes it is an act of love to chart the exit strategy before you enter the union, in order to make sure that not only you, but your partner as well, knows that there will be no World War III should hearts and minds, for any sad reason, change.”
“Change of weather is the discourse of fools.”