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Positive Change Quotes

Buddhism holds that everything is in constant flux. Thus the question is whether we are to accept change passively and be swept away by it or whether we are to take the lead and create positive changes on our own initiative. While conservatism and self-protection might be likened to winter, night, and death, the spirit of pioneering and attempting to realize ideals evokes images of spring, morning, and birth. Daisaku Ikeda
Materialism has made you worship Mammon and in this material world everything comes too easily. Heat comes too easily and cold. Money comes too easily. Don't forget that it will go as easily as well. We have all grown soft from this ease. Position changes easily. Values shift elusively. When everything is totalled up we have evolved a fine variety of flushing toilets but not a very good world. John Phillips Marquand
Each season I find myself constantly inspired by 'The Biggest Loser' contestants. Their tenacity and willingness to learn new, healthy habits is tremendous and the results speak for themselves. I am honored to be part of such an inspiring program that helps inspire positive change in so many lives. Curtis Stone
The only way that we're going to feel secure in this country again and that we're going to feel good about ourselves is if we use these systems we've put into place to create positive change around the world. I really believe we can do that. John Perkins
I've realized the extraordinary power of sports to heal, unite and inspire. I believe the Olympics will serve as the ultimate platform to provide positive changes and I hope to inspire all of Japan through my strong showing there. Kohei Uchimura
Lech Walesa quote: "The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the..."
The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the way I see it, is service to a fellow human being. Lech Walesa
Well, I think the president is going to do well in terms of his influence for positive change here in the Congress, making sure that we don't overspend, making sure that we spend for only those programs that are justified. Thad Cochran
Being famous is having the power to really implement positive change in the world, and it gives you the power to do what you want. I'm really grateful for it because I can play music and people will listen. Sean Lennon
Nicholas D. Kristof quote: "You don't need to invade a place or install a new government..."
You don't need to invade a place or install a new government to help bring about a positive change. Nicholas D. Kristof
Ernest Istook quote: "The birth of democracy in Iraq is one of the great positive..."
The birth of democracy in Iraq is one of the great positive changes of our era. Ernest Istook
Manal al-Sharif quote: "Women tell me they are different since 21 May - the day I was..."
Women tell me they are different since 21 May - the day I was arrested - it's a positive change, they believe now. Manal al-Sharif
This... there's nothing more difficult than this. Because we have really, truly good white people in important positions. And the fact of the matter is that there are a limited number of those positions. And unless we are conscious of the need to have more people of color, gays, other people in those positions we will not change the problem. We're in a position where you have to say who is going to step down so someone else can have power. Mark Lloyd
In the United Nations, when China entered, we voted on the same position, and since then we have maintained the same position, that position has not changed. Sellapan Ramanathan
We live" writes Pursewarden somewhere, "lives based upon selected fictions. Our view of reality is conditioned by our position in space and time - not by our personalities as we like to think. Thus every interpretation of reality is based upon a unique position. Two paces east or west and the whole picture is changed. Lawrence Durrell
If the amount of money going into the war economy were invested in landscape restoration, we would be in a far more positive position. It may get a little dire before we pull together, but I think when the prosperous nations, and in particular the U.S., realize they're wrecking their own kids' lives, there will be a mass change in value. Kim Stanley Robinson

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