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“I am very clear that in the Church we all row: My image of the Church is the trawler. In the trawler we all row. The bishop may be at the helm, setting the pace or changing the direction a little, but we all row: priests, laity, religious. I want the laity to support and I want to promote the participation of the laity. All together.”
Raimo Ramón Goyarrola Belda (born 1969) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Raimo Goyarrola: My image of the Church is a trawler". (3 November 2023) Omnes
“Life, he says, is like the chameleon, changing colour all the time.”
Ferdinand Oyono (1929–2010) said by 2010 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“....times are changing. It’s hard to depend on people these days.”
Bai T. Moore (1916–1988) said by 1988 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In Towards a Changing Culture, he argues most clearly that a progressive secular culture should be built through coordination among state institutions, an overall strategy for cultural and economic development, faith in scientific development, freedom of choice, and a modern secular state”
Taha Hussein (1889–1973) said by 1973 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“David T. C. Davies [then Conservative MP for Monmouth]: I hear what the hon. Lady is saying. May I bluntly ask her whether she would be happy sharing a changing room with somebody who was born male and had a male body?”
Layla Moran (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The sign of our coherence in our relationship with Israel is it does not depend on the difference of the changing governments in Israel but it's stable position.”
Carlo Fidanza (born 1976) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ECR Most Pro-Israel Group in EU Parliament: Uncovering the Surprising Support (13 September 2023) The Twist News
“Given that the education system globally is constantly changing, this requires inclusive learning, and agile leadership for swift responses to remote learning and a digital-first curriculum, both requiring the engagement of the private sector.”
Rania Al-Mashat (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe that the only way of changing theeconomy of our province is to ensure that development targets the rural space, and agriculture is one sector that can assist with that”
Nomakhosazana Meth wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Whether you are an activist, whether you insult, none of them have succeeded in changing this regime.”
Alice Alaso (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Things are changing all over Africa, as people are feeling less helpless and a shame" about the disease, and communities are standing up to take their destinies in hand, an energy that, combined with developed world resources, could result in tremendous progress.If it can happen in Majengo, it can happen anywhere.”
Elizabeth Ngugi (died 2015) said by 2015 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“[With] my son, maybe. Maybe the next generation. It’s changing slowly, but… there’s hope. [It starts with] the generation of boys brought up by strong mothers. My son dates a woman that went to Yale. He just lets her do whatever. Who asked him?”
Winnie Kiiru wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We must fight GBV by changing our behaviors and strengthen our society”
Doreen Sioka (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This world is a very unsafe place. It's all shifting sands, Ned. Shifting sands and changing winds.”
Zoe Akins (1886–1958) said by 1958 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Changing cultural behaviour is very complex, so we decided to use the aspects of the Swazi culture and the roles of chiefs that could be beneficial. We have had chiefs as champions, who have come forward as living with HIV and encouraged people to test, and to access HIV prevention and treatment.”
Sibongile Ndlela-Simelane wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s not easy to deal with sexual violence because it requires capacity-building, providing technical assistance and support, changing laws, working with the judiciary to make sure that this crime is investigated and that the perpetrators are prosecuted”
Zainab Bangura (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We were all changing. We didn't have to be changed, to be re-educated, to be reformed. Thad been done, already.”
Mbella Sonne Dipoko (1936–2009) said by 2009 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mbella Sonne Dipoko, Because of women 2014
“There won’t be any revolution in America," said Isadore. Nikitin agreed. "The people are all too clean. They spend all their time changing their shirts and washing themselves. You can’t feel fierce and revolutionary in a bathroom.”
Eric Linklater (1899–1974) first seen 1931 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Juan in America (1931), bk. 5, pt. 3
“A sea of forces flowing and rushing together, eternally changing.”
Jane Bennett (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have been continually inspired by the possibility of changing the lives of farmers, moving from a vicious cycle of struggle to a virtuous one of prosperity.”
Segenet Kelemu (born 1957) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The age is demanding a broader, deeper, truer, . Unreasonable prejudice is hiding itself, along with the effete and narrow views of our fathers; and the world has come to the consciousness, that the culture of both sexes must keep pace with the ever-changing sphere of personal activity.”
James Orton (1830–1877) said by 1877 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There was the one life-changing teacher in high school and then the-rock-and-the-foundation writing teacher I had in college. Both pushed me to explore the limits of my creativity and were very open minded to my wild imagination.”
Liz Chase (1950–2018) said by 2018 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We are living in a rapidly changing world. But for Vietnam, one thing remains unchanged: Under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, we continue to consistently implement a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, diversification, being a friend, a reliable partner, and an active, responsible member of the international community.”
Tô Lâm (born 1957) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Full text of General Secretary and President To Lam's policy speech at Columbia University: 'Vietnam's path, relations with the United States and vision for a new era'" (22 September 2024)
“Anybody can be a comedian same way anybody can be a doctor, lawyer or a pilot. In many societies around the world, a woman’s role has affected her flexibility in comedy. In countries that historically view women as inferior to men, comedy is seen as a masculine discipline but all that is changing.”
Calabar Chic (born 1991) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Life got tough for me after age 10 — Calabar Chic. 1 December 2019, Punch Newspaper.
“We all require the meaning perspectives prescribed by our culture, but we have the potentiality of becoming critically aware of our perspectives and of changing them. By doing so, we move from an uncritical organic relationship to a self-consciously contractual relationship with individuals, institutions and ideologies. This is a crucial developmental task of maturity.”
Jack Mezirow (1923–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A Life Changing Approach: Inspirational Hero Satendra Singh Lohiya is the inspiring true story of Padma Shri Awardee Satendra Singh Lohiya, a para-swimmer who defied a 70% disability to conquer the English Channel and achieve global recognition. Written by Devrishi, this book is a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and triumph over adversity.”
“being a feminist is not an adjective, the feminist movement is a process that has been changing, it has gone through stages with the aim of seeing women's progress.”
Mel Gambôa (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“From My Soil to Yours has a lot to do with acceptance of myself — all the versions of me till now — and also opening up the space for versions that are yet to come and understanding that, as a human being, I am ever changing because, at some point, we think that this self-love and self-journey has a stop, whereas it does not”
Amanda Black (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I became Phillippa Yaa when I found my biological father, who told me that if he had been there when I was born, the first name I'd have been given would be a day name like all Ghanaian babies, and all Thursday girls are Yaa, Yawo, or Yaya. So by changing my name I intended to inscribe a feeling of belonging and also one of pride on my African side.”
Phillippa Yaa de Villiers (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All it takes is changing your habits”
Anita Erskine (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have lots of protein which, I believe, is good for milk supply and I eat brown bread or rice and lots of vegetables, with light snacks in between. I had plans to start Pilates a month after the birth but, really, where is the time for that in between feeding, bathing, changing nappies and bathing myself”
Leeanda Reddy wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Growing up in the Sahel, I witnessed the land degradation caused by a changing climate, and saw how women and girls were disproportionately suffering the consequences”
Inna Modja (born 1984) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have a knack for old women! When I was young, when I went out into town in my heels, in trousers, some people would say: 'No! We don't understand. It's not possible, you're changing”
Hélène Diarra (1955–2021) said by 2021 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Changing the minds of many women to understand that we are the kingmakers is a big achievement.”
Rohey Malick Lowe (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Looking back, it's incredible to think that a simple glance out of a window led me to a life-changing opportunity. That accidental encounter at Megga Studios ignited a fire within me and set me on a path that would shape my music career for years.”
Clare Nyakujara (born 1984) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: HOW I STARTED MY MUSIC CAREER BY ACCIDENT, BY CLARE NYAKUJARA, retrieved on 6th Nov. 2023
“Every day I problem solve and develop reasonable solutions and opportunities to help neighbourhoods, young families, seniors, businesses, and workers move forward in our rapidly changing city.”
Anita Bonds (born 1945) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Meet Councilmember Anita Bonds Retrieved 19 April 2025
“Every day, I receive calls from women who have been abused by their husbands. This encourages me to continue the fight, because, by talking to me, they demonstrate that something is changing in Guinea. Today, women dare to speak out”
Hadja Idrissa Bah (born 1999) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“What has been bothering me for the last 20 years is to see families getting more and more nuclearised because they have to adapt to the changing lifestyle”
Soumaya Naamane Guessous (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Late in “Colored Television,” Jane returns to a passage by a (white) scholar whose study of mulattos influenced her doomed manuscript. “My life’s work has been to try to define a people that cannot be defined or even located — for the mulatto is the only race in our nation’s history that is perpetually shifting, changing colors, morphing into something unrecognizable,” the scholar writes.”
Danzy Senna (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is nothing to indicate that Rufus learned to read or write—unlike Henry, who did, whether because he had originally been intended for the priesthood, or because he was ten years younger than Rufus, in a world of changing expectations. By the 1120s the saying ‘an illiterate king is an ass wearing a crown’ had become proverbial.”
John Gillingham (born 1940) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Rather than changing my approach, I think that acting in silence in front of the audience on the stage required me to be very focused and immersed. I was able to grow without knowing it. Whenever I do a project, I think I am growing a little because I sometimes make choices that are different than before.”
Kim Seon-ho (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Story of Kim Seon Ho" in Manifesto Asia (April 24, 2024)
“If we talk philosophically, then Covid-19 virus is also a living organism which wants to live and has a right to live just like humans. However, we consider ourselves more intelligent than any other living organism. We are now after it and to escape, the virus is changing its form constantly.”
Trivendra Singh Rawat (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today we are walking down a path where we feel more secure from external threats than ever before in the course of our history. It is globalization and the rapidly changing world that create crucial challenges. The Lithuania of the 20th century discovered, created and established itself in a different international environment, affecting us all directly through its tragedies and intrigues.”
Valdas Adamkus (born 1926) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“# A related trait of science is its destruction of idols, destruction of the gods men live by... Science has no absolute right or absolute justice... To live comfortably with science it is necessary to live with a dynamically changing system of concepts... it has a way of weakening old and respected bonds...”
Walter Orr Roberts (1915–1990) said by 1990 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Interviewer: If there is no confrontation? Mgr. Bux: I fear that apostasy will deepen and the schism will widen. [...] The definition of “anti-evangelical” in relation to the death penalty: this definition was made, in a questionable manner, by changing an article of the Catechism of the Catholic Church according to a decidedly historicist view, and it raises a number of problems.”
Nicola Bux (born 1947) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Radical right-wing groups — from the survivalists to the neo-Nazis, the Klan — tend to draw people who don't fit well into organizations. They would never make it in the Middle Eastern terrorism game. They are constantly arguing with each other, constantly splitting and forming new groups and changing ideologies.”
Jeffrey Kaplan (1954–2025) first seen 1995 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Home-grown suspects evoke relief, worry quoted by the Associated Press, April 22, 1995
“You older types are mired in the minds you grew up with, a real handicap in a rapidly changing universe. The future is a game for the young and the hungry—I’m five months old myself, and on the cutting edge.”
Gregory Feeley (born 1955) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“(In elementary and middle school) There were those who had spent many years in Africa, those in Morocco, those in South America; their homes were filled with ever-changing and stimulating scents. It was then that I began to think of differences in language and culture as new territories to explore.”
Roberto Vannacci (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Having a glamorous mum was my first insight into changing the face with makeup. When I got a little older I found out that my aunt was a makeup artist working with superstar celebs. My mind was made up!”
Samantha Chapman (born 1977) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A 2013 interview with Beauty Sauce - An interview with Sam Chapman from Pixiwoo 2013
“At the same time I continue to work towards this huge vision of a network of women plumbers changing the world. I’m making mistakes, getting things right and continuing to move towards the big goals”
Hattie Hasan wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s changing the way people interact with politics”
Brie Rogers Lowery wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source