Lavender-blue
Well-Known Member
Oh i am a font of knowledge today!!!
I thought this may give someone a bit of inspiration.
The following words were written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey.
START WITH YOURSELF.
When I was young and free and my imagination had no limit, 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 have then been able to better my country and, who knows, i may have even changed the world.
I thought this may give someone a bit of inspiration.
The following words were written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey.
START WITH YOURSELF.
When I was young and free and my imagination had no limit, 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 have then been able to better my country and, who knows, i may have even changed the world.
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