Peace does not rest in the charters and covenants alone. It lies in the hearts and minds of all people. So let… — 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
“If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. For, in the final… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
The world knows that America will never start a war. This generation of Americans has had enough of war and hate... we… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Arms alone are not enough to keep the peace. It must be kept by men. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Where nature makes natural allies of us all, we can demonstrate that beneficial relations are possible even with those with whom we… — 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
Never have the nations of the world had so much to lose, or so much to gain. Together we shall save our… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
While we shall never weary in the defense of freedom, neither shall we ever abandon the pursuit of peace. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“Mankind must put an end to war - or war will put an end to mankind. [Address before the United Nations, September 25 1961] ” — 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
For to save mankind's future freedom, we must face up to any risk that is necessary. We will always seek peace--but we… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
But if the life will not be easy, it will be rich and satisfying. For every young American who participates in the… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Many years ago the great British explorer George Mallory, who was to die on Mount Everest, was asked why did he want… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“Unconditional war can no longer lead to unconditional victory. It can no longer serve to settle disputes. It can no longer be… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
So let us persevere. Peace need not be impracticable, and war need not be inevitable. By defining our goal more clearly, by… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Peace does not rest in charters and covenants alone. It lies in the hearts and minds of the people. — 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
The basic problems facing the world today are not susceptible to a military solution. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures. And however… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
But however close we sometimes seem to that dark and final abyss, let no man of peace and freedom despair. For he… — 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
