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
realize: If I had only changed my self
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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