The Man Who Thinks He Can

If you think you're 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're 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 sooner or later, the one who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.