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The first change that must occur, of course, is in our own hearts before we can be persuasive or helpful to other people.
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The quote says that meaningful change starts within us. Before trying to persuade or help other people, we need to examine and change our own attitudes and conduct. Personal change gives our advice greater credibility and makes our efforts to support others more useful.
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“We have to change.”
“التحوُّل هو طبيعة الأشياء وصميمها.”
“I want to be that guy who will change hip-hop in India forever.”
Read quote“I don't want to make a record I've already made before. I don't want to look backwards. I'm not nostalgic. Why go back when you can go forward?”
“It was time for a new challenge, and I hope I’ll succeed in Saudi Arabia.”
“I want to bring to the fore a new culture in the house.”
“pretty irresistible the opportunity to start something from the beginning”
“But that was another time. Almost another country.”
“Saya masih Zizan yang sama cuma saya ingin memperbaiki diri dan melakukan sesuatu yang lain tetapi masih berteraskan kepada komedi.”
“Today, we mark the end of one journey, as we embark on the beginning of another.”
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