the more things change, the more they stay the same

== English == === Etymology === Calque of French plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. === Proverb === the more things change, the more they stay the same Turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo. A change of heart must accompany experience before lasting change occurs. ==== Synonyms ==== plus ça change ==== Translations ====