The more things stay the same
Do yourself the favour and Google the meaning of this saying. Wikipedia has it as: “ Turbulent changes do not affect reality on a deeper level other than to cement the status quo .” There is even a song from Bon Jovi about it, with the same name: “The more things change the more they stay the same The more things change the more they stay the same Ah, is it just me or does anybody see The new improved tomorrow isn't what it used to be Yesterday keeps coming around, it's just reality It's the same damn song with a different melody The market keeps on crashing Tattered jeans are back in fashion Instead of records, now it's mp3s I tell you one more time with feeling Even though this world is reeling You're still you and I'm still me I didn't mean to cause a scene But I guess it's time to roll up our sleeves The more things change the more they stay the same The same sunrise, it's just another day If you hang in long