If I could change the world.

The following is written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in Westminster Abby (1100 A.D). If you dream of making a difference in the world, you must read it.

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 realized the

world would not change.

And i decided to shorten my sights

somewhat and change only my country.

But it too seemed immovable.

As i entered my twilight years, in one last

desperate attempt, i sought to change

only my family, those closest to me, but

alas they would have none of it.

And now here i lie on my death bed and

realize (perhaps for the first time) that if

only i'd change myself first, then by

example i may have influenced

my family and with their encouragement

and support i may have bettered my

country, and who knows i may have

changed the world.