"Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots"

This quote by Victor Hugo motivates us to be available to change while still remaining true to our core values. It suggests that we must want to adapt our opinions and beliefs as we discover and grow, however that we should never forget our roots. Our roots are the foundation of who we are and what we mean, and they should remain undamaged no matter just how much our opinions and viewpoints change. This quote motivates us to be available to new ideas and experiences, however to always remember our core worths and beliefs. It reminds us that we need to constantly make every effort to be much better variations of ourselves, but that we should always remember where we originate from.