Changing an organization, a company, a country — or a world — begins with the simple step of changing yourself.

Let me tell you, it’s easier to change yourself than everyone else.”

You change the world by changing yourself.

Let us initiate a change in ourselves, for then, and then only, shall we be able to effect a change in other people. When we change, others change too. And circumstances change in a manner that is almost miraculous. The initial change has to come from inside ourselves.

She thought: How hard it is to change one’s life. And again she thought: How terrifyingly simple to change the lives of others.

You alone can change yourself, and when you do, then circumstances and people will both seem and be changed.

Change requires intent and effort. It really is that simple.

If you want to change the world, start with yourself.

The most practical way to change who you are is to change what you do.

External changes always start with internal shifts. To change your life, you must start, quite simply, by changing the way you see it.

(…) if you can change yourself you will find that no other change is needed. To change the picture you merely change the film, you do not attack the cinema screen! (…) Clarify your mind, purify your heart, sanctify your life – this is the quickest way to a change of your world.

What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.

Changing the world is like trying to straighten a dog's tail. However much you may try, you won't succeed. But although the tail won't straighten, if you keep trying every day, at least you will put on some muscle. Similarly, even though it is difficult to make a change, our effort to do so in itself brings positive results. It will help us change. Without waiting for others to change,if we change ourselves first, that will make a difference. Instead of worrying about results, focus on doing our best in what we are engaged in.

The idea that 'change is hard' is one of the biggest myths about human behavior.

The truth is, you change effortlessly and all the time. The primary job of the brain is to adjust your behavior based on the environment.

Design a better environment. Change will happen naturally.