When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world.

当我年轻时，我的想象力从没有受到过限制，我梦想改变这个世界。

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.

当我成熟以后，我发现我不能改变这个世界，于是我将目光缩短了些，决定只改变我的国家。但是，我的国家似乎也是我无法改变的。

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.

当我进入暮年后，我发现我不能改变我的国家，我的最后愿望仅仅是改变一下我的家庭。但是，这也不可能。

And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize:

当我躺在床上，行将就木时，我突然意识到：

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.

如果一开始我仅仅去改变我自己，然后作为一个榜样，我可能改变我的家庭。在家人的帮助和鼓励下，我可能为国家做一些事情。然后谁知道呢？我甚至可能改变这个世界。

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