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“Some say society must change in order to change people. No, people must be changed in order to change society.” quote by Charles Colson — Download Open image

“Some say society must change in order to change people. No, people must be changed in order to change society.”

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Only within yourself exists the other reality for which you long. I can give you nothing that has not already its being within yourself.…

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Life is full of change. That's how we learn and grow.

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“…progress isn't necessarily about change but about things turning out as we want them to”

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Nobody can tell me that no changes are necessary in Washington.

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When you walk down the street of Kabul your values for life changes, they do change.

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Your world will change whether or not you choose to change, but you have the power to choose it's direction.

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I hope I continue to evolve.

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