Boredom, not the will, is the mother of change. Necessity is the father.

The familiar changes as we cling to it.

Politicians love change, but of details only.

Change often makes accepted customs into crimes.

We make some changes. But mostly changes make us.

Wallace Stevens: the Platonist celebrates endless change, but with regret.

Sophistication knows the score, but is powerless to change it.

I resist change even as I call for it.

Proverbial wisdom counsels against risk and change. But sitting ducks fare worst of all.