When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod my shadow does that much better.

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.

We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.

You change your life by changing your heart.

There are three constants in life... change, choice and principles.

The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history. History is history.

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you are not afraid of dying, there is nothing you cannot achieve.

You can change your world by changing your words... Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue.