“If— ” is a poem written by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1910. It is a didactic and motivational poem that provides advice on how to live a successful and fulfilling life. The poem is written in the form of “if” statements, outlining the qualities and actions necessary for success and happiness, such as perseverance, courage, self-reliance, and humility. The final lines of the poem express the idea that with these qualities, the reader will have the world at their feet. “If— ” remains a classic of English poetry and its messages continue to be relevant and inspiring.