Change Quote by Victoria Moran
““Sometimes you’ll hear, ‘People don’t change.’ This is true more often than it ought to be, but listen again: ‘People don’t change.’ It says ‘don’t,’ not ‘can’t.’ (316)””
About This Quote
Source Book: Personal Growth, 2021
People may not change, but they can try; the phrase “don’t” means “cannot” is a misinterpretation.
In simple terms: People can change if they try.
Key Takeaway
Encourage effort over fatalism.
Themes
self‑improvement
psychology
motivation
Mood
encouraging
realistic
Type
self‑help
motivational
When to use this quote
- coaching
- therapy
- self‑help workshops
Key Concepts
growth mindset
behavior change
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to foster change?
- How do you measure progress?
A Different Perspective
Change is often slow and non‑linear.
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