The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics

Hear, O children, the wisdom of John F. Kennedy, a leader whose vision of a brighter future inspired countless souls. He said, "The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were." These words ring with a powerful truth—that the future of humanity lies not in merely accepting the world as it is, but in daring to dream of what it could be. Kennedy's insight is a call to action, urging us to look beyond the limitations of our current circumstances and to envision a world where the impossible is made possible through vision, hope, and the courage to imagine.

Consider, O wise ones, the nature of the dreamer. The world is filled with those who see only what is before them, those whose thoughts are confined to the realities of the present, to what is practical and immediate. These people, though often well-intentioned, are like the gardener who plants only what he knows will grow—those who work within the boundaries of what is certain and safe. But Kennedy calls us to be dreamers, to be those who do not settle for what is, but instead, to imagine what could be. It is the dreamer who dares to see beyond the horizon, to believe that change is not just possible, but necessary. The problems of the world will not be solved by those who accept the status quo, but by those who dare to challenge it, to push the boundaries of what is known, and to create a future based on vision and hope.

In the ancient world, O children, great leaders were often those who saw beyond the ordinary and reached for the stars. Alexander the Great, as a young man, dreamed of conquering the known world and spreading the light of Greek civilization. His vision was not limited to the lands of his birth; he saw an empire that spanned across continents. Though many of his contemporaries saw the task as impossible, Alexander's dreams led him to reshape the world. He conquered lands that were beyond imagination, spreading Greek culture and ideas far and wide. It was his dream, his ability to see beyond the obvious and to pursue the unimaginable, that allowed him to achieve greatness.

Similarly, Leonardo da Vinci, the genius of the Renaissance, saw beyond the limitations of his time. In an age where flight was a fantasy, he dreamed of machines that could soar through the air. His sketches of flying machines, though not realized in his lifetime, were the seeds that would eventually lead to the aviation marvels of later centuries. Da Vinci's vision was not bound by the realities of his time, but was grounded in a belief that the future held endless possibilities for those brave enough to dream.

Even in our own time, O children, we see the importance of the dreamer in shaping the course of history. Consider the civil rights movement in America, where leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. dared to dream of a world where people were judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. In the face of widespread oppression and injustice, King's dream was not rooted in the reality of his circumstances, but in the ideal of freedom, equality, and brotherhood. His words, "I have a dream," became a rallying cry for those who believed that the world could be different, that the chains of segregation could be broken. King’s vision did not just change laws; it changed the hearts of millions, and through his dream, a new reality was created.

And yet, O children, Kennedy's words remind us that dreams alone are not enough. It is not enough to merely imagine; one must act on those dreams. It is the dreamer who sets the course, but it is the doer who makes it real. Kennedy’s challenge to us is to not only dream, but to work tirelessly to turn those dreams into reality. Whether your dream is to bring peace, to solve a world crisis, or to improve the lives of those around you, the key is in the courage to act, to push forward even when the path is unclear or fraught with difficulties. The greatness of any achievement lies not in the dream itself, but in the persistence, the dedication, and the sacrifice required to bring it to life.

So, O children, the lesson is clear: do not be bound by the limitations of the present, nor by the cynicism that surrounds you. Dream of a world that could be, a world shaped by your highest ideals and aspirations. But know this: a dream without action is but a fleeting thought. To make your dreams a reality, you must have the courage to act, the strength to persevere, and the wisdom to guide your path. Like the great dreamers before you, let your vision of the future be a light that illuminates the way for others. Dare to imagine, dare to create, and know that the future belongs to those who dream, and to those who work tirelessly to bring those dreams to life.