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“Two bit manchild I was Born for nothin' mostly Good time with sometime women. Nothin' ain't ever hold me. You can't change me none.”
Neil Diamond (born 1941) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It could be Jesus, it could be Mohammed, it could be Buddha, but there is no way that you can effect change in people's lives if there is not someone that you can rely on as the "divine intervenor" or the "divine one" that you can call on every day.... God is faithful, whoever you know him to me.... Take a step of faith and God will see to the rest.”
Leymah Gbowee (born 1972) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I believe public transport has a great future as we see increasing signs of economic recovery and it has a major role to play in helping Europe and the rest of the world meet the challenge of climate change.”
Brian Souter (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Words are living things, full of shades of meaning, full of associations; and, what is more, they are apt to change their significance from one generation to the next. The translator who understands his job feels, constantly, like Alice in Wonderland trying to play croquet with flamingoes for mallets and hedgehogs for balls; words are for ever eluding his grasp.”
Ronald Knox (1888–1957) first seen 1949 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On Englishing the Bible (1949). London: Burns Oates, p. 11
“The effect of the great and sudden change of altitude made itself felt at once; when I wanted to turn round in my bag, I had to do it a bit at a time, so as not to get out of breath.”
Roald Amundsen (1872–1928) said by 1928 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is a crisis of masculinity in Britain because of the pressures rapid economic and social change have placed on masculine identity. A generation of men are in transit and unclear of their social role. They are also under pressure to live up to pornified ideals.”
Diane Abbott (born 1953) first seen 2013 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Diane Abbott to warn of British 'masculinity crisis'" BBC News (15 May 2013).
“Once you know the rules of the game, you can change them.”
Carlos Gershenson (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Tendencies tend to change.”
Carlos Gershenson (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today a new generation has taken charge of Labour. A new generation that understands the core of change”
Ed Miliband (born 1969) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: First speech as Leader of the Labour Party (25 September 2010)
“I'm a frustrated patriot. I'm not a politician. I'm not savvy with radio and TV. But I believe I can make a change, and that's what I'm here for. I'm here to give people a third choice.”
Scott Ashjian (born 1963) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“And I knew that all along when I started praying over a year ago over it. And this just seemed to be the battle that I needed to go to war with. And I need warriors to stand beside me. You know, this is a war of ideology, a war of thoughts and of faith. And we need people to really stand for faith and trust, not hope and change.”
Sharron Angle (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Don’t tell me. It changed your life.” I was smiling. She smiled back. “It didn’t even change my mind.”
Robert Charles Wilson (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Understanding is better than ignorance. Ignorance, unlike life, unlike narrative, is static. Understanding implies a forward motion, thus the possibility of change.”
Robert Charles Wilson (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Long time ago I called the greasy stuff on touch displays "hackerfat"... but it's better to change that to "socialsmear".”
Johannes Grenzfurthner (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Liberals believe being friendly and fair will make the world better. But our world runs by horrific rules. Fair-play doesn't change the rules. You just accept them.”
Johannes Grenzfurthner (born 1975) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: at KAPU, Konferenz der Begrenzten, Linz 2016
“When I discover I'm wrong, I change my mind. What do you do?”
Martin Rees (born 1942) first seen 1997 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: overheard in a colloquium at Princeton University, ca. 1997
“Life is incredibly short, yet we're always told that change takes time. For a race of mortals, dicking around just isn't acceptable.”
“I used to fear that taking medication would change my personality; now I fear that it won’t.”
David Levy (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Try not to change the world. You will fail. Try to love the world. Lo, the world is changed. Changed forever.”
Sri Chinmoy (1931–2007) said by 2007 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Each one fashions and bears his world with him, and that unless he himself become wise, strong and loving, no change in his circumstances can make him rich or free or happy.”
John Lancaster Spalding (1840–1916) said by 1916 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Technological change is beneficial only when other jobs replace the ones lost.”
Robert Kuttner (born 1943) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Guardian Weekly, August 08, 1993
“Love is the greatest light, the brightest torch, and will always be the greatest instrument of change.”
Jennifer Beals (born 1963) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Acceptance speech for The Center Orange County's "Torch Bearer" Award, Santa Ana, California (5 June 2010).
“I'm interested when people will stand up for themselves. I'm always interested in that moment when someone decides it's not good enough, and even though it's painful, they're willing to make a change.”
Jennifer Beals (born 1963) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview, City's Best (4 February 2011).
“Now, at this time, I think there’s too many people who feel comfortable with hate speech. It’s become too commonplace, and acceptable. And it’s not okay, and we’ve got to change that…I think we also have to take responsibility for the words that come out of our mouths, because we are all connected. We are all part of one community.”
Jennifer Beals (born 1963) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview on Good Day Chicago for Thanksgiving Parade (25 November 2010).
“[Regarding how the L Word change how she selects her roles] I really have a lot less tolerance for being subjugated to simply being the emotional center of a story, rather than being the active portion of the plot. It's as if women can't drive the action so often in stories. I don't know who made up that rule but it can get very frustrating if there's not more to play.”
Jennifer Beals (born 1963) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview on AfterEllen.com (3 June 2010)
“Very broadly, I think one writes and rewrites the same book. I lead a character from book to book, I continue along with the same ideas. Only the angle of vision, the method, the lighting, change.”
Françoise Sagan (1935–2004) said by 2004 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Revision, self-criticism, change-all these are essential for any art form to maintain a sense of vitality.”
Joanna Russ (1937–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Not all civil servants admire strong political leadership. But if you want to change things for the better you need strong political leadership.”
Harriet Harman (born 1950) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On BBC Radio 4's Today programme, 20 March, 2007.
“He is demanding of his colleagues, but he is demanding of himself because he wants to change things for the better.”
Harriet Harman (born 1950) first seen 2007 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Comments regarding Gordon Brown, On BBC Radio 4's Today programme, 20 March, 2007.
“Before I start, like to make sure I'm smart. Gather my composure, rather my swagger and my couture.Pivot my fitted, then begin to rivet, with a change of lyric. In other words, I reposition how I sit it. Then make you feel it, like I mispronounced “filet.”
Lupe Fiasco (born 1982) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“China will fully apply its new development philosophy, accelerate the establishment of a new development paradigm, and redouble efforts for high-quality development. No matter how the world will change, China's faith in and its commitment to reform and opening-up will not waver.”
Xi Jinping (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is perfect in the same way that The Great Gatsby is perfect. Take a pencil and read these books, looking for something that doesn't sound right, something you'd want to change. You'll leave the page untouched.”
William McKeen (born 1954) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“With both Jeet and Prosenjit venturing into television, things are bound to hot up. We are hoping that things change for better now. It’s a bit like Shah Rukh Khan hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati and Salman Khan hosting Dus ka Dum. The shows have been evidently designed keeping both these star’s image in mind.”
Arin Paul (born 1980) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Interview in Indian Express on Reality Shows (2008)
“If you intend to change, decide what you want and live your life accordingly.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You are what you are because it's what you have chosen to be. If you're unhappy, YOU MUST CHANGE FROM THE INSIDE OUT.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There is no greater force for change than people inspired to live a better life.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“How would your life be different if … You stopped worrying about things you can't control and started focusing on the things you can? Let today be the day … You free yourself from fruitless worry, seize the day and take effective action on things you can change.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Come to accept that if your methods don't change, neither will your results.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The power to change your life lies in the simplest of steps.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“We will get true and lasting change as soon as we make helping people a way of life instead of a business.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“How would your life change if your actions did all the talking and all you used your mouth for was to say please and thank you?”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When you're ready to make the change and you don't feel that you have the strength, know that you are connected with the same strength that moves the world; you just have to stop turning your back on it and connect with it.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Change is the parent of progress.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Your truth is that you are a creation of God. Your truth can't change; it's permanent. When you can see your permanent truth clearly you'll be able to deal with any temporary condition effectively.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you want something different, DO something different. Without change progress is impossible.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Never question the power of one! Throughout history it has been the actions of only one person who has inspired the movement of change.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“You can still make today the day you change yourself. It's never too late!”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Nothing is so unpopular as positive change amongst friends.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The journey of change doesn't begin when you intend, it begins when you move.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Your capacity to own something is your capacity to change something.”
Steve Maraboli (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source