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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.

As a black woman, I have no particular interest in maintaining the status quo. Why would I? The status quo is harmful; the status quo is significantly racist and sexist and a whole bunch of other things that I think...

Quotes by N. K. Jemisin

I liked the story and wanted to do it, but I guess the time for the project came now, because I had to change my image through movies like 'Temper' and 'Nannaku Prematho' to finally suit the script of 'Janata...

Quotes by N. T. Rama Rao, Jr.

When my son was born, I spent a lot of time with him. I came to know a better side of me that I didn't know till now. He is actually the biggest change in my life.

Quotes by N. T. Rama Rao, Jr.

If I want to be remembered, I want to be known as a good actor. As times change, we, as actors, need to adapt with it.

Quotes by N. T. Rama Rao, Jr.

The Qur'an not only lacks any earthly punishment for someone who abandons Islam, it even includes verses that imply that such a change of heart should be a matter of free choice.

Quotes by Mustafa Akyol

I want to change how people perceived me when I came over here, change how the people perceive South-East Asians or Middle Eastern or Muslim or Hindu or whatever their identity is. I want them to just let that go...

Quotes by Mustafa Ali

My greatest challenge has been to change the mindset of people. Mindsets play strange tricks on us. We see things the way our minds have instructed our eyes to see.

Quotes by Muhammad Yunus

Obama has no power to change American policy because there are people who specialize in drawing these policies, which have been and still are hostile towards Islam.

Quotes by Muqtada al Sadr

When I was old enough to change my name, I changed it to Mr. T so that the first word out of someone's mouth was 'Mister,' a sign of respect.

Quotes by Mr. T

I listened to Pablo Casals, which was a big change for me. Without hearing Casals, I would never have advanced as I did.

Quotes by Mstislav Rostropovich

My presence is to instigate and incite the people for any change they want, and for not having a change that they don't wish to do.

Quotes by Muammar al-Gaddafi

Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change.

Quotes by Muhammad Ali

The Finance Ministry can bring about real social change.

Quotes by Moshe Kahlon

If Iran does not change its policies, it won't be able to integrate into the international community and will become even more isolated than it is now, which likely will have a negative impact on the Iranian people.

Quotes by Moshe Katsav

Automation will significantly change many people's lives in ways that may be painful and enduring.

Quotes by Moshe Vardi

I was taught when there's somethin' you can change around keep quiet, you got nothin' to complain about.

Quotes by Mos Def

I had no real education because I was in and out of schools so I decided that I would completely change my look, change my image, change my name and move to New York.

Quotes by Morgan Brittany

I thought I would keep the first name Susan and change the last name but I picked up this book and as I opened it the lead character in it was called Morgan Brittany.

Quotes by Morgan Brittany

'The Sound of Silk' will serve as a lens for larger questions about cultural identity in a global society and the potential for individuals to act as catalysts for change.

Quotes by Morgan Neville

I was starting to become impotent through this diet and couldn't perform. How many people who are taking the little blue pill, if they started to change what they are eating most of the time, could change the way their...

Quotes by Morgan Spurlock

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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.