I still believe that if your aim is to change the world journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon.

No matter what people tell you words and ideas can change the world.

There are plenty of problems in the world and doubtless climate change - or whatever the currently voguish phrase for it all is - certainly is one of them. But it's low on my list.

In Britain like most of the developed world stem-cell research is regarded as a great opportunity. America will be left behind if it doesn't change policy.

You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.

As a rock star I have two instincts I want to have fun and I want to change the world. I have a chance to do both.

Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.

A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves.

It is change continuing change inevitable change that is the dominant factor in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is but the world as it will be.

Countries such as the U.S. and Britain have taken it upon themselves to decide for us in the developing world even to interfere in our domestic affairs and to bring about what they call regime change.

I think it's naive to pray for world peace if we're not going to change the form in which we live.

I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself.

Of course there is no question that Libya - and the world - will be better off with Gaddafi out of power. I along with many other world leaders have embraced that goal and will actively pursue it through non-military means. But broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake.

Gratitude bestows reverence allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.

Ask yourself: Have you been kind today? Make kindness your daily modus operandi and change your world.

Things don't have to change the world to be important.

The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differently we must be willing to change our belief system let the past slip away expand our sense of now and dissolve the fear in our minds.

Music can change the world because it can change people.

In order to change the world you have to get your head together first.

In times of change learners inherit the earth while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.

For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.

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

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

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strength the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.