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To Change the World, Change Yourself First
Inscribed on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop at 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 country

But it too seemed unmoveable.

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 I realize, as I lie on my deathbed, that is I had only changed myself first,

Then by example I might have changed my family.

From then, by example, I might have changed my friends.

From their aspirations and encouragement I would have been able t better my country

And who know. . . I might have even changed the world.