Anglican Bishop

“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 realized: 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, maybe even change the world.”

These words were inscribed on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop (1100 A.D) in Westminster Abbey in London