Changing the World

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I read this somewhere and I really liked it so I'm sharing it here.
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 have then been able to better my country and, who knows, I may have even changed the world.
 I think this is true and happens with all of us that we seem to busy thinking about everyone and don't concentrate on ourselves. If we start with ourselves, we can change the world by inspiring them to do what we do. All great people do something themselves instead of making others do it.

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  1. Azka Javeria27 July 2014 at 15:53

    I like it and it's so very true. And I think I've read it somewhere a few times.

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  2. Kenza28 July 2014 at 11:52

    Interesting! It also shows we should go step by step and not muddle everything up. :) Also, I want to thank you for adding my blog on the list! :D

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  3. Zainab Salman Siddiqui29 July 2014 at 04:13

    SO true! Talking great and important stuff and thinking as you're greater than any other human doesn't help one change the world. If we base our lives on this quote,we might even change the world.

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  4. asiddiqui10 August 2014 at 02:39

    Considering ourselves perfect and demanding others to change, wouldn't do any good.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  5. kanova12 August 2014 at 00:52

    Every person is accountable for him/ herself & not for others.

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  6. Anonymous28 March 2015 at 00:41

    Inspiring...

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