Truth in a Nutshell

Start with Yourself

The following words were written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey:

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 immoveable.

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.

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Let us look to our own weaknesses and faults and try to remedy them.… Let us be charitable in our views and tolerant in our behaviour.
_{Maharaj Charan Singh, Quest for Light}