“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 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 have
then been able to better my country, and who knows, I may even have changed the
world.”
Inscribed on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop
(1100 A.D) in Westminster Abbey
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