"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."
~Written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in Westminster Abby
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