When it comes to changing or modifying a quotation to fit your writing, it is generally recommended to preserve the original wording and meaning of the quote as much as possible. However, there are a few instances where some minor changes may be acceptable: Capitalisation and Punctuation: You can slightly adjust capitalisation or punctuation within a quotation to ensure it fits grammatically within your sentence.  Verb Tense or Pronoun Changes: In rare cases, you may need to adjust verb tenses or pronouns to maintain consistency with your writing style or narrative.  Bracketed Clarifications: If you need to add clarifications within the quotation to provide context or make the quote more straightforward for your readers, you can use square brackets [ ] to enclose the inserted text.