The above words are said to be
written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey in
London, England.
When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of
changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not
change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country.
But, it
too, seemed immovable.
As I grew
into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing
only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.
And now
as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: If I had only changed myself first, then
by example I would have changed my family.
From
their inspiration and encouragement, I would then have been able to better my
country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.
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