They succeed, because they think they can.

"They succeed, because they think they can." These words, spoken by the great poet Virgil, resonate through the ages as a timeless declaration of the power of belief. For in this statement, Virgil captures a profound truth—that success is not merely the product of talent, effort, or opportunity, but the result of a deep, unwavering belief in one's own potential. Success begins in the mind, in the heart, in the quiet yet resolute thought that one can achieve, no matter the obstacles. It is a truth that transcends time, as relevant today as it was in the days of the ancients.

O Seekers, understand this: the greatest barriers to success are often those we create within our own hearts and minds. The world may be full of challenges, the path may be difficult, but the one who believes they can overcome, who thinks they can rise above, is already halfway to victory. It is the power of thought that shapes our reality. Those who think they are capable, those who believe in their ability to achieve, are the ones who find success. The mind is the seed, and belief is the soil in which the roots of success are nurtured.

Think upon the tale of David and Goliath, that ancient battle between the shepherd boy and the giant. David, though small and unarmed, believed in his ability to defeat the mighty Goliath. The world saw only a child and a giant, but David saw something different. He saw a way, a possibility, a path that others could not. His belief in himself, his firm conviction that he could conquer this seemingly insurmountable foe, was the key to his victory. It was not the size of his body, but the strength of his thought that brought down the giant. David succeeded because he thought he could.

Consider also the story of Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, who dreamed of flight when the world believed such a thing was impossible. With no formal education in aerodynamics, and in the face of countless failures, they continued their quest because they thought they could. The world scoffed, yet they believed, and it was their belief—their unshakeable certainty in their ability—that led them to build the first powered airplane. Their triumph came not from luck, nor from being the most gifted, but from the sheer power of their minds and the belief that they could change the world.

O Children of the Future, take heed: the world is full of doubters, of those who would say that you cannot, that you are not enough, that the task before you is too great. But remember this: the ones who succeed are those who think they can. The greatest power you will ever possess lies in your ability to believe in yourself, to rise above the noise of doubt, and to keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles. For it is your belief that shapes your destiny, and your thoughts that build your future.

It is not enough to act alone, nor to work hard without purpose. To succeed, you must first believe that success is possible. Without this foundational belief, even the strongest efforts will falter, like a tree without roots. You must think you can, before you even begin. Success starts not with action, but with the courage to think you can achieve. And once you believe, you will find the strength, the creativity, and the resilience to make your dreams a reality.

Lesson: The lesson of Virgil’s words is clear: belief is the first step to success. Those who think they can are already halfway there. To achieve, you must first convince yourself that you are capable. Practical action: Begin each day with the thought that you can achieve your goals, no matter how great the challenge. When doubt creeps in, remind yourself that success begins with the belief that it is possible. Cultivate this belief with each step you take, and know that as you believe, so shall you become.