Change… How can I help create lasting change?
Below is one of the most powerful quotes about change, written nearly a millennium ago.
The words are inscribed on an Anglican Bishops Tomb (AD 1100) among the crypts of Westminster Abbey in London.
This quote answers the above question most beautifully.
“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 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.”