when I was young and free and my imagination. tion 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 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 even changed the world.
On the tombstone of the Bishop of the Anglican Church in the basement of Westminster Abbey, there is such a passage: When I was young and free, my imagination had no limits, and I dreamed of changing the world. When I became mature and wise, I found that the world could not be changed. So I took a short view, so I just changed my country.
But my country seems to be unchangeable.
When I was in my twilight years, I decided to change only my family and people close to me, but alas! They don't accept change at all.
Now when I am dying, I suddenly realize that if I only change myself at first, then I can change my family accordingly.
With their encouragement and encouragement, I may be able to improve my country. Next, who knows, maybe I can change the whole world.