This is not something I wrote...but worthy enough to share. IT was written by an anonymous person many years ago.
The following words were written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in the Crypts of Westminster Abbey:
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 my own 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 and 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 MY SELF 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 changed the world.
Anonymous
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