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Change Quotes

On growth, risk and embracing change.

These quotes weigh change from different sides: the risk of a compromised security key, the weight of scientific change on a global scale, and a simple wish to leave things somewhat better than they were found. For more, see our Change The World quotes.

I have worked steadily since I started, but things are very hard for women and need to change.

Quotes by Patricia Riggen

The role model approach to social change is no substitute for challenging unjust employment practices, educational policies and housing.

Quotes by Patricia Hill Collins

Social conditions that spur large numbers of people into action are ignored in favor of a Hollywood version of history focusing on one conquering hero. Since a movement for social change is embodied in its leader, death of the leader...

Quotes by Patricia Hill Collins

Some of those men in power, we just have to change their faces because we're not going to change their minds.

Quotes by Patricia Ireland

Mr. Balanchine was a great gentleman, and he loved his dancers. He was devoted to his company. He came to the ballet every night, and his presence was felt. It was like the whole company was dancing for him. And...

Quotes by Patricia McBride

I've heard people say South Africans are arrogant, that they act no differently from their colonial masters. That needs to change. It's in your business interest as an entrepreneur to form meaningful partnerships. That's how you do well for your...

Quotes by Patrice Motsepe

Only in South Africa could you have a change in government without civil war. If there wasn't the depth of love and caring among our people, this would not have happened.

Quotes by Patrice Motsepe

In Hollywood, nobody knows how much everyone is making. It's all very hidden, and it's hard to change those things.

Quotes by Patricia Arquette

Murder is about power and the more powerful women get the more it will change the good that they do and the bad that they do.

Quotes by Patricia Cornwell

Among the laundry list of threats to our world, climate change more often than not makes these challenges worse.

Quotes by Patricia Espinosa

Including women in climate policy and solutions can enhance the results, leading to more economic growth and sustainable outcomes. However, we cannot take for granted that gender equality and women's empowerment in the field of climate change and sustainable development...

Quotes by Patricia Espinosa

All action to address climate change is an inseparable and integrated part of the whole plan, and the leadership and commitment of all governments remains central to success.

Quotes by Patricia Espinosa

We will need to reach out to all those actors - to governments, to civil societies, to businesses - and help in mobilizing them to help in this fight against climate change.

Quotes by Patricia Espinosa

Actually, climate change is really about the wellbeing of people. It is not a very vague concept or a vague problem that is out of our everyday lives. It is actually affecting our everyday lives, and this is the fundamental...

Quotes by Patricia Espinosa

People who have grown up in a world where this was not a concern and suddenly start hearing about climate change - it's very difficult. It's a very, very abstract concept. So we need to work on making it very...

Quotes by Patricia Espinosa

The impacts of climate change are not going to get better; they are going to get worse.

Quotes by Patricia Espinosa

The Paris Agreement is, in fact, a historic one because it marks the culmination of a phase of very long, drawn-out negotiations involving more than 190 countries. Why is it historic? Because it shows the way for our societies to...

Quotes by Patricia Espinosa

As each country looks to meet their emissions reduction, energy efficiency, or renewable energy goals, they will look to cities as places where transformational change can make the most difference.

Quotes by Patricia Espinosa

The ability of communities to meet their most basic needs - food, water, energy, sanitation - is threatened by climate change.

Quotes by Patricia Espinosa

Being ready isn't enough; you have to be prepared for a promotion or any other significant change.

Quotes by Pat Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions

What different kinds of change are reflected in these quotes?
The quotes range from a technical point about changing a compromised security key, to sobering reflections on the "terrible change" atomic weapons could bring, to more personal takes on embracing change while aging and wanting to "cause a change" for the better.
Is there a quote about the risks of major technological change?
Yes: "If we made atomic bombs, we would bring about a terrible change in the world. Who knows what would happen from this?" a cautionary reflection on the consequences of that kind of change.
Is there a quote about accepting change personally?
Yes: "Aging gracefully means being flexible, being open, allowing change, enjoying change and loving yourself," framing change as something to embrace rather than resist. For more on acceptance as a mindset, see Acceptance.
Is there a quote about wanting to make the world better?
Yes: "I want to cause a change with my life, make the world a little better," a simple statement of intent to have a positive impact. For more on that larger ambition, see Change The World.
Where can I find more concise, quote-style content on change?
For short, shareable one-liners on this theme, see Anmol Vachan, or for quotes about things that are inherently changeable, Changeable.

Continue with our Acceptance quotes or the Hindi-language Anmol Vachan collection.