Start with Yourself

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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