May Quotes by John F. Kennedy

Knowledge of the oceans is more than a matter of curiosity. Our very survival may hinge upon it.

— John F. Kennedy

Certain other societies may respect the rule of force--we respect the rule of law.

— John F. Kennedy

Democracy may not be perfect, but at least I don't have to build a wall to keep my people in.

— John F. Kennedy

Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man

— John F. Kennedy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearly forty years ago, a distinguished Prime Minister of this country ... said, 'They may not be angels but they are at…

— John F. Kennedy

Our deep spiritual confidence that this nation will survive the perils of today - which may well be with us for decades…

— John F. Kennedy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every inhabitant of this planet must contemplate the day when this planet may no longer be habitable .. The weapons of war…

— John F. Kennedy

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

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

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

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