Saturday, July 12, 2008

The Man Who Thinks He Can

THE MAN WHO THINKS HE CAN
By Walter D. Wintle
If you think you are beaten, you are;
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win, but think you can't
It's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you've lost,
For out in the world we find
Success begins with a fellow's will;
It's all in the state of mind.
If you think you're outclassed, you are:
You've got to think high to rise.
You've got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win a prize.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man,
But soon or late the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

great poem, brilliance in its simiplicity and eloquence

if you like this poem, look up "Invictus" and "If" - both beautiful poems