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  1. Discover John F. Kennedy famous and rare quotes. Share inspirational quotes by John F. Kennedy and quotations about war and country. "The Republican Party can lead any person to..."

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    • “If freedom is to survive and prosper, it will require the sacrifice, the effort and the thoughtful attention of every citizen.”
    • “The stories of past courage…can teach, they can offer hope, they can provide inspiration. But they cannot supply courage itself. For this, each man must look into his own soul.
    • "For in a democracy, every citizen, regardless of his interest in politics, 'hold office'; every one of us is in a position of responsibility; and, in the final analysis, the kind of government we get depends upon how we fulfill those responsibilities.
    • "A man does what he must—in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all human morality."
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    "With all of the history of war, and the human race's history unfortunately has been a good deal more war than peace, with nuclear weapons distributed all through the world, and available, and the strong reluctance of any people to accept defeat, I see the possibility in the 1970's of the President of the United States having to face a world in whi...

    "If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better place in which to live." -- Speech at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 14 June 1956. Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files, Box 895, "Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 14 June 1956." John F. K...

    "But Goethe tells us in his greatest poem that Faust lost the liberty of his soul when he said to the passing moment: 'Stay, thou art so fair.' And our liberty, too, is endangered if we pause for the passing moment, if we rest on our achievements, if we resist the pace of progress. For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of lif...

    "Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future." --"Re: United States Committee for UNICEF July 25, 1963." Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Files. Chronological File, Box 11, "July 1963: 16-31." JFK Library. "We can say with some assurance that, although children may be the victi...

    "I have pledged myself and my colleagues in the cabinet to a continuous encouragement of initiative, responsibility and energy in serving the public interest. Let every public servant know, whether his post is high or low, that a man's rank and reputation in this Administration will be determined by the size of the job he does, and not by the size ...

    "Rising tide lifts all boats". --"Remarks in Pueblo, Colorado following Approval of the Frying Pan-Arkansas Project (336),"August 17, 1962,Public Papers of the Presidents: John F. Kennedy, 1962. "The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining - by filling three basic gaps in our anti-recession protection." --"Annual Message to the Congress ...

    "For one true measure of a nation is its success in fulfilling the promise of a better life for each of its members. Let this be the measure of our nation." --"Special message to the Congress on National Health Needs (65)," February 27, 1962, Public Papers of the Presidents: John F. Kennedy, 1962. "Our deep spiritual confidence that this nation wil...

    "A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers. (439)" --"Remarks at Amherst College upon receiving an Honorary Degree (439)," October 26, 1963, Public Papers of the Presidents: John F. Kennedy, 1963.

    "...we shall be as a city upon a hill - the eyes of all people are upon us." (Winthrop) -- Speech before the Massachusetts State Legislature, Boston, Massachusetts, 9 January 1961. Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files, Box 34, "Address to Massachusetts State Legislature 9 January 1961." JFK Library. "A man may di...

    "Ask not what your country can do for you...ask what you can do for your country." "All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days, not in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin." "Let us never negotiate out of fear. But ...

  2. Nov 14, 2021 · 65 Inspirational and Famous John F. Kennedy Quotes On Leadership and Life - "Ask not what your country can do for you ask what you can do for your country." John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States of America, and one of the most well-known politicians in modern history. JFK first served as a junior senator and was ...

  3. Whether you're a student of history, a political enthusiast, or someone seeking inspiration, Kennedy's quotes provide a compelling glimpse into the ideals and aspirations that defined his...

  4. Quotations by John F. Kennedy, American President, Born May 29, 1917. Share with your friends. "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."

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