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Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better.

Richard Hooker, English priest and theologian (1554–1600)

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There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse … it is often a comfort to shift one’s position and be bruised in a new place.

Tales of a Traveler (1824)

Washington Irving, American writer, historian and diplomat (1783–1859)

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The issues are the same. We wanted peace on earth, love, and understanding between everyone around the world. We have learned that change comes slowly.

The Observer (1987)

Sir Paul McCartney, English singer-songwriter and composer (1942–)

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Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. The more things change the more they remain the same.

Les Guêpes (1849)

Alphonse Karr, French critic and writer (1808–1890)

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Future shock … the shattering stress and disorientation that we induce in individuals by subjecting them to too much change in too short a time.

Future Shock (1970)

Alvin Toffler, American writer, futurist and businessmen (1928–2016)