First Blood

Legend has it that these words are written on the tomb of a bishop, buried in the crypts of Westminster Abbey in London: 
"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 realise, 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." 
"Just don't give up on trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.".