We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
In serving his vision of the truth, the artist best serves his nation. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
This country cannot afford to be materially rich and spiritually poor. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Je me sens vraiment entre amis. (I feel that I am truly among friends.) — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If all of you had voted the other way - there's about 5500 of you here tonight - I would not be… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
The Federal Budget can and should be made an instrument of prosperity and stability, not a deterrent to recovery. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is experimental, an inventor and a builder who builds best when called upon to build… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
For one true measure of a nation is its success in fulfilling the promise of a better life for each of its… — 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
It's only when they join together in a forward movement that this country moves ahead... — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
The American Labor Movement has consistently demonstrated its devotion to the public interest. It is, and has been, good for all America. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Our alliance is born, not of fear, but of hope. It is an alliance that advances what we are for, as well… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
'The green beret' is again becoming a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
What really counts is not the immediate act of courage or of valor, but those who bear the struggle day in and… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We have all seen these circus elephants complete with tusks, ivory in their head and thick skins, who move around the circus… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
My fellow Americans, let us take that first step. Let us...step back from the shadow of war and seek out the way… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Now let me make it clear that I believe there can only be one defense policy for the United States and that… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If the economy of today were operating close to capacity levels with little unemployment, or if a sudden change in our military… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Our labor unions are not narrow, self-seeking groups. They have raised wages, shortened hours, and provided supplemental benefits. Through collective bargaining and… — 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
But I think the American people expect more from us than cries of indignation and attack. The times are too grave, the… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We do not seek the unanimity that comes to those who water down all issues to the lowest common denominator - or… — 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
Too often in the past, we have thought of the artist as an idler and dilettante and of the lover of arts… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I ask particularly that those of you who are now in school will prepare yourselves to bear the burden of leadership over… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
The success of this Government, and thus the success of our Nation, depends in the last analysis upon the quality.of our career… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I think we're going to have to do better. Mr. Nixon talks about our being the strongest country in the world. I… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
What we seek to advance, what we seek to develop in all of our colleges and universities, are educated men and women… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We have become more and more not a nation of athletes but a nation of spectators. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
The leadership of the American Legion has not had a constructive thought for the benefit of this country since 1918. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better place in… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I have said that control of arms is a mission that we undertake particularly for our children and our grandchildren and that… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Every dollar released from taxation that is spared or invested will help create a new job and a new salary. — 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
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
We will neglect our cities to our peril, for in neglecting them we neglect the nation. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share
We must recognize that every nation determines its policies in terms of its own interests. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share
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
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
There comes a point where you see no evidence that the carrot and diplomacy are working. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share
Suspicion on one side breeds suspicion on the other, and new weapons beget counter-weapons. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share
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
Disarmament without checks is but a shadow - and a community without law is but a shell. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share
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
“The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share
Peace does not rest in the charters and covenants alone. It lies in the hearts and minds of all people. So let us not… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share
