Quotes about Courage to Change

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Votes: 8

We need the compassion and the courage to change the conditions that support our suffering. Those conditions are things like ignorance, bitterness, negligence, clinging, and holding on. Votes: 8

We have a powerful potential in out youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends. Votes: 8

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Grant me the patience with changes that take time, appreciation of all that I have, tolerance of those with different struggles, and the strength to get up and try again, one day at a time. Votes: 6

Anyone can stay the same. It takes courage to change Votes: 5

There is nobody who totally lacks the courage to change. Votes: 5

It often takes more courage to change one's opinion than to keep it. Votes: 5

It often takes more courage to change one's opinion than to stick to it. Votes: 5

Pause and remember - Change will happen the moment you have the courage to change. Votes: 5

The key to developing the courage to change is to first accept that change is inevitable. Votes: 5

God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things which should be changed and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. Votes: 5

* We can still alter our course. It is NOT too late. We still have options. We need the courage to change our values to the regeneration of our families, the life that surrounds us. Votes: 5

Maturity is the art of living in peace with that which cannot be changed, the courage to change that which should be changed, no matter what it takes, and the wisdom to know the difference. Votes: 5

You can have the right kind of experience and the wrong kind of experience. Mine is rooted in the real lives of real people, and it will bring real results if we have the courage to change. Votes: 5

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the patience not to strangle my mother-in-law, chop her into little pieces, and dump them down a sewer. Votes: 5

We Americans write our own history. And the chapters of which we're proudest are the ones where we had the courage to change. Time and again, Americans have seen the need for change, and have taken the initiative to bring that change to life. Votes: 5

In the search for our best selves, several questions will guide our thinking: Am I what I want to be? Am I closer to the Savior today than I was yesterday? Will I be closer yet tomorrow? Do I have the courage to change for the better? Votes: 5

God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things which should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other. This prayer was first printed in a monthly bulletin of the Federal Council of Churches and has become enormously popular. It has been circulated in millions of copies. Votes: 5

Accept the things I cannot change," I said. "And pray for the courage to change the things I can, as well as the wisdom to know the difference." The thing is... I know this is good advice. It's called the Serenity Prayer, and it really does put things in perspective (it's suppose to be for recovering alcoholics, but it helps recovering freakoutaholics, like me, as well). Votes: 5

What I am very, very moved and struck by is that so many people in the world are often living a life that they hadn't planned for themselves. And they wake up one day and say, 'Hang on. Who am I? Is this really me? Is this what I really wanted?' And also, 'Can I change it? Have I got the courage to change it?' Votes: 5

I think that people need to have the courage of their convictions and not be trying to fool people into thinking that they've changed overnight. Votes: 4

It takes tremendous courage to change and grow up to be what we want to be. Votes: 3

Change will never happen when people lack the ability and courage to see themselves for who they are. Votes: 3

Believing in your potential and calling upon your courage to change will fuel your professional growth and help you accomplish goals. Votes: 3

Rosa Parks' courage, determination, and tenacity continue to be an inspiration to all those committed to non-violent protest and change nearly half a century later. Votes: 3

May I nurture the serenity to accept the things I cannot change the courage to change the things I can change and wisdom to know the difference Votes: 3

The people of South Carolina support conservatives who are trying to push real change, and the people of South Carolina expect their presidential candidates to back them up when they show courage. Votes: 3

The problem is when you are writing something in retrospective, it needs a lot of courage not to change, or you will forget a certain reality, and you will just take in consideration your view today. Votes: 3

Unfortunately, unless we're focused on building up our courage, which gives us our self-confidence and all that we need to make quantum change in our lives, the voice of fear will always take the lead inside our minds. Votes: 3

Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those people I had to kill because they pissed me off! Votes: 3

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom always to tell the difference.'Among the things Billy Pilgrim could not change were the past, the present, and the future. Votes: 3

One individual can begin a movement that turns the tide of history. Martin Luther King in the civil rights movement, Mohandas Ganhi in India, Nelson Mandela in South Africa are examples of people standing up with courage and non-violence to bring about needed changes. Votes: 3

It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power. Votes: 3

I hope you know that you've given me the courage to change. I hope you know that who you are is who you choose to be, and that whispers behind your back don't define you. You are the only one who gets to decide what you will be remembered for. Votes: 3

Iwas not a reader at all, not until I discovered 'The Hobbit.' That changed my life. It gave me the courage to read. It led me to the 'Lord of the Rings' series. And once I'd read that, I knew I could read anything because I had just read thousands of pages. Votes: 3

If nothing else, I want women to understand that they are powerful. If you look back at history, in almost every big moment, in every leap forward, you find ordinary women at the core. We have more ability to make changes in the world than we can imagine if we have the courage to try. Votes: 3

People say, 'You have inspired me, you've given me courage...' They've gone so far as to say, 'You've changed my life!' And I would come back and say to my husband, 'I can't understand it - what kind of poor little life did she have if I had to come and change it?' Votes: 3

If you want to lose 40 pounds, you order salad instead of fries. If you want to be a better friend, you take the phone call instead of screening it. If you want to write a novel, you sit down and write a single paragraph. It's scary to make major changes, but we usually have enough courage to take the next right step. Votes: 3

Change of any sort requires courage. Votes: 0

Ideas combined with courage can change the world. Votes: 0

The courage of one can change the course of all. Votes: 0

Whatever aspect of life you apply it to, making change takes courage. Votes: 0

In Christ we are given the courage and strength to change the world Votes: 0

A single act of courage is often the tipping point for extraordinary change. Votes: 0

The path to big, systemic change is collective action. That takes Sister Courage. Votes: 0

Your courage will be tested during the adversity as well as during the change. Votes: 0

Serenity is not just an escape, but a precursor to acceptance, courage, wisdom, and change. Votes: 0

Time is neutral and does not change things. With courage and initiative, leaders change things. Votes: 0

Art is a personal act of courage, something one human does that creates change in another. Votes: 0

So much of starting a business or affecting change is the confidence and courage to simply try. Votes: 0

As a world leader who refused to accept injustice, Nelson Mandela's courage helped change our entire world Votes: 0

For stubborn souls like Lisette, death was easier than the courage it took to actually change your life. Votes: 0

The price of change is measured by our will and courage, our persistence, in the face of difficulty. Votes: 0

Change will never happen when people lack the ability and courage to see themselves for who they are. Votes: 0

When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change. Votes: 0

Stress is a thought, a perception of fear, it will melt away if welet our thoughts change with courage. Votes: 0

Change will never happen if you lack the ability and courage to see yourself for who you really are. Votes: 0

People who bring transformative change have courage, know how to re-frame the problem and have a sense of urgency. Votes: 0

Popularity is the pocket change of history. The true measure is courage. There will never be another Charlton Heston. Votes: 0

Healing and positive life change comes from having the courage and spiritual conviction to look squarely at life's impermanence. Votes: 0

For the sake of our security, our economy and our planet, we must have the courage and commitment to change. Votes: 0

We need the courage to face the truth about what we are doing in the world and act responsibly to change it. Votes: 0

Have courage enough to accept what you can not change, but yet courageous enough to stand up and fight for what you can. Votes: 0

Only out of stir and change is born new salvation. To deny that is to deny belief in man, to turn our backs on courage! Votes: 0

Political correctness is just tyranny with manners. I wish for you the courage to be unpopular. Popularity is history's pocket change. Courage is history's true currency. Votes: 0

Those who are rooted in the depths that are eternal and unchangeable and who rely on unshakeable principles, face change full of courage, courage based on faith. Votes: 0

Change is painful. Few people have the courage to seek out change. Most people won’t change until the pain of where they are exceeds the pain of change. Votes: 0

There are some people, she says, not many, who have within them the power to change things. The courage to act in the service of somethin greater than themselves. Votes: 0

If you can change your mind, you can change the world. Before you can be creative, you must be courageous. Creativity is the destination, but courage is the journey. Votes: 0

Extraordinary change can happen in your life, but it will take extraordinary people, extraordinary courage and extraordinary faith to believe that this won't be a repeat of your past. Votes: 0

It’s precisely the people who are considered the least ‘likely’ leaders who end up inspiring others the most. Everyday people and everyday acts of courage eventually change everything. Votes: 0