Change Quote by Ezra Taft Benson
“The proud do not change to improve, but defend their position by rationalizing. Repentance means change, and it takes a humble person to change.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1975
Pride prevents genuine improvement; humility enables repentance and true change, whereas rationalization defends the status quo.
In simple terms: Pride blocks growth; humility allows change.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to embrace change.
Themes
spirituality
personal development
humility
pride
change management
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
self-help
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- counseling sessions
- leadership training
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What areas of your life are defended by rationalization?
- How can humility be fostered in groups?
A Different Perspective
Humility may be difficult to practice under pressure.
![“[Repentance] means unlearning all the self-conceit and self -will that we have been training ourselves into... It means killing part of yourself, under-going a kind of death.” quote by C. S. Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2e5/c-s-lewis-2-132_conceit_repentance-means-unlearning-all-the-self_758750.jpg)
