Quotes about Change

The important thing is this: to be ready at any moment to sacrifice what you are for what you could become.

I remember him as something left behind upon the road of life—as something I have passed, rather than have actually been—and almost think of him as of someone else.

But, before I proceed to narrate it, and before I pass on to all the changes it involved, I must give one chapter to Estella. It is not much to give to the theme that so long filled my heart.

Life is made of ever so many partings welded together ... Divisions among such must come, and must be met as they come.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age

large jaw and a queen with a fair face, on the throne of France. In both countries it was clearer than crystal to the lords of the State preserves of loaves and fishes, that things in general were settled for ever.

if you deserve it, and repent in action—not in words. I want no more words.

settled for ever. It was the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five. Spiritual

it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was

She did not greatly alter in appearance. The plain dark dresses, akin to mourning dresses, which she and her child wore, were as neat and as well attended to as the brighter clothes of happy days. She lost her colour, and the old and intent expression was a constant, not an occasional, thing; otherwise, she remained very pretty and comely.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the

I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me. I will not shut out the lessons that they teach. Oh, tell me I may sponge away the writing on this stone!