Certain other societies may respect the rule of force--we respect the rule of law. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Democracy may not be perfect, but at least I don't have to build a wall to keep my people in. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Knowledge of the oceans is more than a matter of curiosity. Our very survival may hinge upon it. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We can say with some assurance that, although children may be the victims of fate, they will not be the victims of… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
The highest duty of the writer, the composer, the artist, is to remain true to himself and to let the chips fall… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin. And therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Now is the time...for this nation to take a clearly leading role in space achievement, which in many ways may hold the… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. And man can be a s big as he wants. No… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Every inhabitant of this planet must contemplate the day when this planet may no longer be habitable .. The weapons of war… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I must say that though other days may not be so bright, as we look toward the future, that the brightest days… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
But why, some say, the moon? Why choose this as our goal? And they may well ask; why climb the highest mountain?… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Our deep spiritual confidence that this nation will survive the perils of today - which may well be with us for decades… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
One-third of the world, it has been said, may be free- -but one-third is the victim of cruel repression--and the other one-… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
National parks and reserves are an integral aspect of intelligent use of natural resources. It is the course of wisdom to set… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Nearly forty years ago, a distinguished Prime Minister of this country ... said, 'They may not be angels but they are at… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations, our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
To those peoples in the huts and villages of half the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
No treaty, however much it may be to the advantage of all, however tightly it may be worded, can provide absolute security… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
With all of the history of war, and the human race's history unfortunately has been a good deal more war than peace,… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
In whatever area in life one may meet the challenges of courage, whatever may be the sacrifices he faces if he follows… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Freedom is indivisible, and when one man is enslaved, all are not free. When all are free, then we can look forward… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Last year, more Americans went to symphonies than went to baseball games. This may be viewed as an alarming statistic, but I… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I do not say that all men are equal in their ability, character and motivation. I do say that every American should… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Whatever the political affiliation of our next President, whatever his views may be on all the issues and problems that rush in… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Nuclear weapons are so destructive and ballistic missiles are so swift, that any substantially increased possibility of their use or any sudden… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I have asked the secretary of the treasury to report by April 1 on whether present tax laws may be stimulating in… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
While it may be theoretically possible to demonstrate the risks inherent in any treaty... the far greater risk to our security are… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Whatever one's religion in his private life may be, for the officeholder, nothing takes precedence over his oath to uphold the Constitution… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
In the years since man unlocked the power stored up within the atom, the world has made progress, halting, but effective, toward… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
President Roosevelt and President Truman and President Eisenhower had the same experience, they all made the effort to get along with the… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If a beach-head of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
For while this year it may be a Catholic against whom the finger of suspicion is pointed, in other years it has… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We stand today on the edge of a new frontier - the frontier of the 1960's - a frontier of unknown opportunities and perils… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We will neglect our cities to our peril, for in neglecting them we neglect the nation. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We must recognize that every nation determines its policies in terms of its own interests. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Someone always needs rescuing, yet there's only one person who ever seems to understand you. It's a lot like being Lassie. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Student loans have been helpful to many. But they offer neither incentive nor assistance to those students who, by reason of family or other… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
There comes a point where you see no evidence that the carrot and diplomacy are working. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Suspicion on one side breeds suspicion on the other, and new weapons beget counter-weapons. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We have some of the most influential Members of Congress here today, and I do hope that we can get this appropriation for these… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Disarmament without checks is but a shadow - and a community without law is but a shell. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
This is one country. It has become one country because all of us and all the people who came here had an equal chance… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image