Change Quote by Lois Lowry
“Sometimes I wish they'd ask for my wisdom more often - there are so many things I could tell them; things I wish they would change. But they don't want change. Life here is so orderly, so predictable - so painless. It's what they've chosen.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Giver, 1993
People resist change and cling to predictable order, even if it limits growth.
In simple terms: Fear of change keeps life predictable.
Embrace change for richer experiences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career shifts
- relationship dynamics
- creative projects
- social reforms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you change if fear vanished?
- How does predictability affect happiness?
Change can cause discomfort and conflict.