The difference between three idioms
I want to know the difference between three idioms, "Times change and we with time.", "Times change, people change.", "Times are changing."

In my opinion, the first two idioms have the same meaning. I am not quite sure that whether the third one has a similar meaning.

Secondly, are there any other idioms that has a similar meaning.Then, are "Times have changed." and "This is one situation and that was another." common idioms/proverbs?

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The difference between three idioms
I want to know the difference between three idioms, "Times change and we with time.", "Times change, people change.", "Times are changing."

In my opinion, the first two idioms have the same meaning. I am not quite sure that whether the third one has a similar meaning.

Secondly, are there any other idioms that has a similar meaning.Then, are "Times have changed." and "This is one situation and that was another." common idioms/proverbs?

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You are correct, the first two idioms mean the same thing. The third is just saying that things are changing without referencing people specifically. It might be used in a discussion with a person who is having trouble adapting to new circumstances. For instance, one might say to a person in the USA who cannot accept gay marriage "Times are changing, you will need to learn to cope with how things are now".

Yes, these are common things to say when talking about issues.

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http://www.xiami.com/album/52277
This one may be the original one. Whether you like him or not, anyway, "The Times They are A Changin". But I think some people won't forget the history of that period of time.

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I found a link on youku: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzkwNzk0MjQ4.html   (I don't like this version though. He is already old here and he lacks the energy and rage of his younger days.)

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There's a famous song from the 60's by a famous songwriter called Bob Dylan called The Times They Are A Changin' . It's about the young fighting against their conservative elders in society. (it kind of links in to what what Michael K said about gay marriage).