These words are inscribed on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in Westminster Abby (1100 A.D.).

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 death bed, I suddenly
realize: If only I had 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.

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