To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.

To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.

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Change starts with action—and action starts with courage. The first step might feel uncertain, but staying still guarantees nothing. Progress isn’t about being perfect; it’s about daring to begin and being willing to try, even when success isn’t guaranteed.

This quote is by Rosa Parks, a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement. Her quiet courage to take the first step—by refusing to give up her seat—sparked a powerful wave of change that reshaped history.