A liberal knows that the only certainty in this life is change but believes that the change can be directed toward a constructive end.

Yet what you need is not marches demonstrations rallies or wide associations all of them are important. What you need is direct action. The sooner people understand that the sooner we'll begin to change things.

I don't think that a leader can control to any great extent his destiny. Very seldom can he step in and change the situation if the forces of history are running in another direction.

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.

If you want to know the taste of a pear you must change the pear by eating it yourself. If you want to know the theory and methods of revolution you must take part in revolution. All genuine knowledge originates in direct experience.

Goals allow you to control the direction of change in your favor.

Forget about the consequences of failure. Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set you straight for your next success.

For the first time in my adult lifetime I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well but because I think people are hungry for change. And I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction.

I don't care whether you're driving a hybrid or an SUV. If you're headed for a cliff you have to change direction. That's what the American people called for in November and that's what we intend to deliver.

Excess generally causes reaction and produces a change in the opposite direction whether it be in the seasons or in individuals or in governments.