Inspired

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 realise; if I had only changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family. From their inspiration and encouragement, I would have been able to better my country and who knows, I may have even changed the world.

Ref: tomb of Anglican Bishop (1100AD) in the crypt of Westminster Abbey, London.