The diagnosis is clear, but changing the status quo has proven difficult, because often those who are elected do not govern, and those who do govern are not elected. Alfred de Zayas
I think black Americans expect too much from individual black Americans in terms of changing the status quo. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The 20th century has been marked by cynicism, selfishness, greed, and the desire to please, all without changing the status quo. In the 21st century, we must resurrect solidarity and compassion. Oscar Arias Sanchez