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“I want to be the reason women don’t give up, positively changing one life at a time.”
Christa Kgamphe (born 1986) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Christa Kgamphe Represents South Africa on the International Stage GSport (26 July 2020)
“Me coming to Italy and playing for AS Roma is a very big, life-changing experience for me. It will help my career grow and also help me grow as a person and a footballer.”
Shukurat Oladipo (born 2004) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today, things are changing—and that’s excellent. The more people understand the importance of this competition, the more African women’s football will grow.”
Jennifer Echegini (born 2001) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“By doing so, we can tap into the full potential of the young and enable them to make important contributions to the continent and the fast-changing global economy.”
Lemogang Kwape first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Botswana calls on African countries to ensure access to quality education,CN News(25 May 2025)
“The women's game is changing and football is growing so everyboy is putting in everything to get there.”
Nina Norshie (born 2001) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Reflecting on the Bronze Triumph: Nina Norshie & Jennifer Cudjoe with Anthony Baffoe Inside PFAG (31 August 2025)
“I remember the days when they said We cannot break that cycle. I now feel like we can break that cycle. Playing soccer isn’t only for men, it is for all young players, boys and girls. I’m glad that things are now changing.”
Jennifer Cudjoe (born 1994) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Yes, the challenges I faced was being called names in my community. Names like, manwoman, boygirl and even a prostitute. And there are a lot of misconceptions about female athletes. That you won’t be able to give birth and finding a husband would be difficult. But am glad that people’s perception is changing everyday about women in sport’s.”
Sherifatu Sumaila (born 1996) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Sherifatu Sumaila On The Flashback Show Noble (4 December 2020)
“Everyone’s buzzing in the changing room. It’s the perfect way to head into a Christmas break and we’re excited for what the rest of the season has in store for us.”
Joseph Anang (born 2000) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If there is a pure space inside of us that can access the eternal source, and give rise to great acts of kindness, create masterpiece artworks, inspire life changing technology, and drive a man to risk his life to save a woman and her baby in a flood, where then does that space exist inside us that gives rise to great acts of horror and pain?”
Diane Brown (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This is not just about introducing a new car. It’s about changing the way we think about energy and mobility.”
Ntoi Rapapa (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“... the only way to become a connoisseur of honey is to keep s, for thus only may one learn to discriminate between honey made from and that gathered from ; or to distinguish, at first taste, the product of in bloom from that drawn from vagrant blossoms, which, changing day by day, mark the season's processional.”
Anna Botsford Comstock (1854–1930) said by 1930 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The biggest challenge we face is changing the country's image abroad.”
Wivine Mumba Matipa first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Wivine Mumba Matipa (2015) (Regarding), Collected by Business and Finance ""Wivine Mumba Matipa : « Le grand défi que nous avons c’est de changer l’image du pays à l’extérieur »"" on The business-et-finances.com, 20 Jul…
“Times are changing, and our defense institutions must be able to keep pace. The threats we face today are no longer confined to land and sea, but now include cyber intrusions, disinformation operations, and other ‘gray zone’ tactics that test our cohesion and national resolve.”
Loren Legarda (born 1960) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://mb.com.ph/2026/02/25/legarda-pushes-for-urgent-reforms-in-dnd-afp
“I used to say that when you enter a contest, you must keep it in your mind that this is not the beginning or the end. This is just a stepping stone, something different. If you win, good. If you lose, okay. You make friends, you enjoy. But it’s more difficult for me to say that now because now, they are already 26 or 27, it’s a life-changing career.”
Gloria Diaz (born 1951) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: ‘You’re measured without a bra’: Gloria Diaz compares pageants then and now. PEP.ph Retrieved December 14, 2025.
“Be the ambassador of your art and take pride in your work. Women today are at the forefront of their craft, the trend is changing across every sector and that’s indeed so inspiring.”
Janalynn Castelino (born 1998) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: While expressing her opinion about Women In Music on GirlTalkHQ (October 15, 2025)
“Friedrich Schiller, accepting Kant's legacy of the intelligible self and the sensible self, distinguishes two aspects that we can only divide abstractly in human beings and on which our analysis must stop: the person, who remains constant, and his or her changing states. (from “'Logos”', II fascicle p. 110)”
Antonio Aliotta (1881–1964) said by 1964 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is this unchanging world within a changing society that philosophy, without excessive amazement, must reflect.”
Manlio Sgalambro (1924–2014) said by 2014 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But the malaria parasite is always changing and adapting; you need to always be developing new tools to stay ahead of it.”
Awa Marie Coll-Seck (born 1951) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The profession’s cognitive ecosystem is changing faster than the profession can understand or regulate.”
Llewellyn Ellardus van Zyl wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s literally the dream collab duo. It was incredibly surreal for me. To be in the flesh with Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke and be able to not only witness their process but be a part of it was life-changing.”
Margaret Qualley (born 1994) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bergeson, Samantha (January 20, 2025). "Margaret Qualley Says Starring in Richard Linklater's 'Blue Moon' Was 'Life-Changing'". IndieWire.
“(About the creation of the TV programme Mixer) The remote control had been invented, and we had to enter the world of competition. So, we came up with this format for a programme designed as a vertical schedule, where we were the ones changing channels, staying ahead of the viewer and offering something different every fifteen minutes.”
Giovanni Minoli (born 1945) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Oh and what a ride it has been! Truly eye-opening and life-changing. My heart swells with so much pride, love, and honor that a simple person like me was able to walk the stage of the world and leave a mark that will forever remain.”
Tracy Perez (born 1993) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But one thing I didn’t feel like doing was changing myself just to fit into another person’s idea of beauty.”
Bubbles Paraiso (born 1988) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: [www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/766102/bubbles-paraiso-reveals-she-was-told-to-bleach-her-skin-for-a-tvc-at-17/story/] GMA News Online, 29 November 2020.
“(After the victory at the Louis Vuitton Cup of the Moro of Venice) Does Occhetto also send me his best wishes? What can I say? I'm pleased. All sorts of things are happening around the world; it's the world that's changing.”
Raul Gardini (1933–1993) said by 1993 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“This is how we see and interpret the global youth movement of protest: as a fact of inevitable and irreversible migration of new generations who, with the changing historical season, move inevitably and irreversibly towards new continents, towards new structures, new societies.”
Giorgio La Pira (1904–1977) said by 1977 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Things started changing when I started seeing some artistes. When I left the band, I went into the streets. That was when the game became hard. All this time, I was in a good place; the music had procedures and all, but now I was in the streets.”
“I deeply believe that the world is not changing with... [single] big decisions. It's the every day small decisions that are really shaping our environment and our society.”
Anna Heringer (born 1977) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The restructuring I want to see happen is changing the structure of our country to take power from the elite and give it back to whom it belongs: the people.”
Atiku Abubakar (born 1946) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Yenagoa has been experiencing development right from the inception of Bayelsa. And as you can see, the Senator Douye Diri-led Administration has been very intentional about developing and changing the landscape and narrative of Yenagoa.”
Douye Diri (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I do not believe that the Nigerian political leadership class is sincere or capable of changing this country for the better.”
Kingsley Moghalu (born 1963) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Explaining why he declined to join Nigeria's two major political parties before pursuing his presidential ambition. Why I Didn't Join APC, PDP in 2019, The Punch, 18 October 2021.
“We are actively working with the world’s development partners and other stakeholders to bridge skills gaps and promote employability, particularly among young Nigerians. As part of our commitment to modernise labour administration, the ministry is advancing labour law reforms to ensure that Nigeria’s legal framework responds effectively to the challenges of the changing world of work.”
Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“All of us have PhDs. And what have you, we are all over the world changing the world, not because we are clever, is because somebody champion does.”
Faith Mwangi-Powell (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I am convinced that economic empowerment is the key to changing the lives of poor women.”
Mona Zulficar wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Do not abandon your dreams. The world is changing, and it is necessary to work on self-development, which will open doors to distinguished titles and show the ingenuity and capabilities of women.”
Radwa Helmi wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The lessons learned from past events underscore the importance of having resilient infrastructures, clear communication channels, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations. By integrating technological innovations and fostering strong public-private partnerships, we can enhance our preparedness and response capabilities.”
Sulaiman Gumi Abubakar wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The more women speak out, the more others are inspired. If you are a woman in a leadership role in your community or organization, do share your expert voice. Women have traditionally been victims in a lot of storytelling, but that is changing – and more still needs to be done.”
Moky Makura wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The moment I realised I was on the right path was when people started calling me the ‘Queen of Private School Amapiano or Mama B’. It showed me that staying true to my sound and not changing myself to fit in was exactly what the industry needed. Every time someone tells me my music healed them or inspired them, it reminds me that I have purpose.”
“‘Legacy is changing the way people look at fashion and how they dress, not for specific awards, but for time. To leave a stamp on someone’s character.’”
Riky Rick (1987–2022) said by 2022 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“But if you keep changing coaches all the time, you lose the identity and DNA, because now you’re just [playing] finder-finder.”
Siphelele Mthembu (born 1987) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was a life changing moment… to be lucky enough to meet with a girl that against all odds found the strength and courage to fulfill her dream in an industry more prompt to lapidate any person who doesn’t fit in the fashion mould.”
Hendrik Vermeulen (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“women that we are the future of humanity because we carry eternity within us; let us express ourselves, think, flourish, and live so that we can act, decide, or guide decisions. Know that we contribute to changing the course of events!”
Cynthia Munwangari (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I wasn’t changing schools all the time. I only changed school once. I remember they tried to get admission for me in Christ the King but I don’t know why I was giving opposite answers to all the questions for the entrance examinations. You know how my mind works. I was in North Ridge but then I got kicked out of North Ridge by the time I was in class five.”
Wanlov the Kubolor (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I chose to leave the background white in my paintings because this creates a sense of calm, helps me capture the un-capturable ; our ever-changing wants, and the infinite freedom to pursue those wants”
Sungi Mlengeya (born 1991) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“To share a changing room with him and other players is really encouraging for me because there’s hope that one day I’ll be able to achieve what they’ve achieved in their respective careers”
Siyabonga Mabena (born 2007) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In a way, Tangier doesn't exist. It's a changing idea as much as a city.”
Yto Barrada (born 1971) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“For me, I have always thought it was a bonus to the coaches that I was a utility player because it meant I could be moved around without making a substitution when changing the system”
Phumelele Bhengu (born 1989) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Kinyanjui’s experiences studying and living in Germany gave her a unique perspective on Kenya’s post-colonial identity and the changing societal landscape in Africa.”
Wanjiru Kinyanjui (born 1958) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In another 10 years, no one will recognise Lagos State again due to the ever-changing landscape.”
Dayo Adedayo (born 1964) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The continually changing world demands that we rapidly reshape and redefine our relationships to others in both political discourse and cultural production.”
Frieda Ekotto (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“After posting and letting my fans know what I am doing with improving my body, I decided to do botox, to fix my cellulite. My doctor noticed that the volume of questions on my Instagram and my DMs. People would ask if my doctor did penis enlargement, [changing] the size, thickness of the penis and about early ejaculation. So I asked him personally because I know him better, I can call him anytime.”
Zodwa Wabantu (born 1985) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source