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 immovable.
As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it.
And now as I lay 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.
~ Author Unknown
"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool."
If your lips you'd keep from slips,
"Between what is said and not meant, and what is meant and not said, most of love is lost."
Some teachers at state universities get to know our students fairly well. One instructor told his communications class of his plans to propose marriage.