Change Quotes

Nothing stays the same. These quotes explore transformation, growth, and the courage to start over.

27059 quotes

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"Movement is the soul of war; standing still means death for armies"
Hasso von Manstein
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"A general must be willing to sacrifice his plans when circumstances demand it"
Hasso von Manstein
H
"Adaptation is not weakness; it is the hallmark of survival"
Hasso von Manstein
C
"We build the future through our choices today."
Chiang Kai-shek
C
"Change is inevitable; embrace it with wisdom."
Chiang Kai-shek
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"To change the world, one must first change oneself."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
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"Every moment is a choice to become better."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
T
"Progress requires the courage to leave the familiar behind."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
T
"Transformation begins with a single decision."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
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"A commander who cannot adapt to changing circumstances will inevitably fall."
Albert Kesselring
"We inherit the past, but we build the future."
Georgy Malenkov
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"Times like these produce extraordinary challenges."
Douglas MacArthur
D
"In this day of accelerated change, obsolescence is a constant threat."
Douglas MacArthur
D
"All great changes are irksome to the human mind, especially those attended with great dangers and uncertainty."
Douglas MacArthur
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"A general who cannot adapt to changing circumstances is already defeated."
Hasso von Manstein
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"The sea has taught me that nothing is permanent except change."
William Halsey
W
"A man who cannot change his mind cannot lead effectively."
William Halsey
W
"The sea teaches that survival goes to the adaptable."
William Halsey
C
"Revolution is not merely a change of government; it is a transformation of the human spirit."
Chiang Kai-shek
C
"The heart of reform is the reform of the human heart."
Chiang Kai-shek
H
"Progress demands sacrifice."
Hideki Tojo
H
"Perfection is the enemy of progress."
Hideki Tojo
C
"We cannot change the winds, but we can adjust our sails."
Chester Nimitz
A
"A commander who is afraid to adapt is a commander destined to fail."
Albert Kesselring
T
"A commander who does not adapt is a commander who will not survive."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
T
"In warfare, as in life, adaptation is the price of survival."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
T
"In every ending lies the seed of a new beginning."
Tomoyuki Yamashita
C
"The greatest revolution is the one that occurs within a person's soul."
Chiang Kai-shek
C
"To change the world, begin by changing yourself."
Chiang Kai-shek
C
"Progress requires both tradition and innovation in balance."
Chiang Kai-shek