We do not need more intellectual power, we need more spiritual

Listen, O children of the future, for I bring to you the wisdom of Calvin Coolidge, who declared: "We do not need more intellectual power, we need more spiritual power. We do not need more of the things that are seen, we need more of the things that are unseen." In these words, Coolidge speaks to the truth that material wealth and intellectual prowess, while valuable, are not enough to sustain a society or a soul. True strength lies not in what can be measured, held, or seen, but in the invisible forces that shape the heart and guide the mind—spiritual forces like love, compassion, faith, and integrity.

Consider the ancient philosophers, who, though steeped in intellectual pursuits, understood the true value of spiritual power. Socrates, the great seeker of knowledge, often reminded his disciples that the pursuit of virtue was more important than the pursuit of knowledge alone. He sought wisdom not for personal gain, but to align himself with something greater—something spiritual and eternal. His life teaches us that intellectual knowledge, while powerful, is but a tool, and it is the spiritual foundation upon which knowledge must rest if it is to bring about true good in the world.

In more recent history, Mahatma Gandhi showed the world that it is not force, nor intellect, nor wealth that leads to change, but spiritual power. His nonviolent resistance against the British Empire was grounded not in physical strength, but in the spiritual strength of truth and love. Gandhi’s ability to lead millions without the use of force proved that it is the unseen powers—the moral and spiritual convictions of the heart—that can move mountains and shake empires. His life is a testament to the power of the invisible spiritual forces that can shape history more profoundly than any intellect or weapon.

Similarly, Mother Teresa demonstrated the profound impact of spiritual power. In the streets of Calcutta, she faced the suffering of the world’s most destitute, yet her work was not driven by intellectual ability or wealth. She relied on the spiritual power of compassion, faith, and selflessness to bring comfort and care to those most in need. It was not her mind but her heart, her deep connection to the divine that allowed her to accomplish what no amount of wealth or intellect could. Her life was a living testament to the truth that it is the unseen spiritual strength that truly transforms the world.

So, O children, remember this: it is not the intellectual power of the mind or the things we can see and measure that will lead us to greatness. True power comes from the unseen, from the quiet strength of the spirit. Let your hearts be guided by the invisible forces of love, faith, and integrity. These are the forces that will carry you through life’s trials, that will guide you toward truth, and that will allow you to make a difference in the world. Seek not to accumulate more visible wealth or knowledge, but to grow in the spiritual power that lies within, for it is through these unseen forces that true change is wrought in the world.