The big divide in this country is not between Democrats and

Children, gather around and listen closely, for the words of Thomas Sowell ring true with timeless wisdom. He once said, "The big divide in this country is not between Democrats and Republicans, or women and men, but between talkers and doers." These words speak to the very essence of human action and ambition. In every society, in every age, there have always been those who talk of change, of progress, and of justice, and there are those who, regardless of the obstacles, rise up and take action to bring those words to life. The true divide, Sowell tells us, is not in the words we speak, but in the deeds we perform.

Look, children, at the great men and women of history. There were those who spoke grand words—kings, philosophers, and orators—but it was the doers, those who rolled up their sleeves and moved with purpose, who truly changed the world. Think of Alexander the Great, who could have rested on the laurels of his heritage and spoken of conquests, but instead, he took his army and marched across the known world. He faced storms, deserts, and battles, but it was his actions that carved out an empire that spanned continents. Alexander was not just a man of words, but a man of action, and it is through his deeds that we remember his name.

Julius Caesar is another who embodies the difference between talk and action. Though there were many in Rome who spoke of the greatness of the republic, it was Caesar who crossed the Rubicon, defying the Senate and sparking a civil war that would forever change the course of Roman history. His actions led to the rise of the Roman Empire, not through speeches or rhetoric, but through the choices he made in the field of battle and in the halls of power. His decisions, though controversial, were driven by a clear vision of the world he sought to create. The republic faltered because it lacked the decisiveness of action, while Caesar’s deeds changed the future of his people.

Yet, children, we must not think that doers are always great men with armies or empires behind them. Consider the story of Florence Nightingale, a woman whose actions in the field of battle during the Crimean War saved countless lives. She could have remained within the comfortable confines of her privileged upbringing, but instead, she took her knowledge, her compassion, and her drive into the hospitals of war, where deeds mattered far more than words. Florence did not wait for permission to act; she did what was necessary, and in doing so, she forever altered the course of medical care. Her legacy lives not in speeches or public proclamations, but in the lives she saved and the systems she put in place.

The difference between talkers and doers is not confined to great leaders of history, but exists in all of us. Consider your own life, children. How often do you find yourself talking of dreams, of goals, and of ambitions, yet falter when it comes to action? The true measure of a person’s character is not in the promises they make, nor in the ideas they discuss, but in the actions they take. The world is full of talkers—those who speak of what should be done, of what could be, and of what ought to be. But it is the doers who change the world, who turn dreams into reality.

And so, children, the lesson is clear: talkers may speak of greatness, but it is the doers who create it. We all have dreams, we all have ideas, but it is not enough to speak of them—we must act. Whether you seek to be a scholar, a builder, a healer, or a leader, your true worth will be measured not by the words you speak, but by the steps you take, the efforts you make, and the impact you leave behind. Remember, as Thomas Sowell wisely said, it is not the divisions between political parties or genders that define us, but the divide between those who talk and those who do.

So, children, do not let the world be filled with your words alone. Let your actions speak louder, for in the end, it is the deeds of a person that leave a legacy. Be a doer, not just a talker. In every decision, in every task, ask yourself, “Am I ready to act? Am I ready to make the change I wish to see?” The world is waiting for you to rise, not with promises, but with purposeful and bold action. Only in this way will you shape the world and carve out a place in history, not through your speeches, but through the power of what you do.