Change Quote by Jennifer Laurens
““In your heart of hearts you don't want to see that happen." "No. But sometimes I wish he'd learn a lesson and shape up." "Sometimes that's all it takes. But sometimes the road is much longer. Zoe, you have to be patient. Have faith." "How can I have faith in him when he's not trying?" "Do you know he's not trying?" "He's not changing, is he?" "Zoe." He stepped closer and though he didn't touch me, his nearness swiped away my anger. "Change isn't as easy as snapping your finger." "It's easy if you just decide to do something. Come on Matthias, everybody's got their turning point, their rock bottom or whatever you want to call it." "And for everyone it's different. If we all learned the lesson the first time around the track, there'd be no need for a stadium, for coaches, for cheerleaders, for those people who maintain the field so we can pick ourselves up and try again.””
About This Quote
Source TV Series: The OA, Season 2, Episode 3
Patience and faith are needed for personal change; progress is gradual and requires support, not instant fixes.
In simple terms: Change takes time, patience, and belief.
Key Takeaway
Practice patience and support others’ growth.
Themes
patience
faith
change
growth
learning
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- coaching
- mentorship
- self‑improvement
- relationship building
Key Concepts
psychology
personal development
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do when someone resists change?
- How do you maintain faith during setbacks?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone is ready or willing to change.
