The stories of past courage... can offer hope, they can provide inspiration. But they cannot supply courage itself. For this each man… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Whatever the long-term legal prospects for same-sex marriage, President Obama's willingness to put the matter front and center in an election year… — Robert Dallek Copy Share Image
In 'Profiles in Courage,' my grandfather, John F. Kennedy, praised leadership that put country above party, elevated principles over petty politics and… — Jack Schlossberg Copy Share Image
The true democracy, living and growing and inspiring, puts its faith in the people - faith that the people will not simply… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
The Senate and the country need Senators of courage who are prepared to make their mark on history by standing with past… — Senator John Kerry Copy Share Image
There's nothing noble or selfless about politicians and there never has been. Putting it charitably, Profiles in Courage is a compendium of… — L. Neil Smith 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
I really don't know why it is that all of us are so committed to the sea, except I think it is… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“I spoke one time at the Library of Congress, in 1972, or so. A man stood up in the middle of the… — Kurt Vonnegut Jr Copy Share Image
I believe in an America that is officially neither Catholic, Protestant nor Jewish; where no public official either requests or accepts instructions… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I would guess it didn't exactly represent a profile in courage for the vice president to wander over there to the F-word… — Jack Cafferty Copy Share Image
Courage is the virtue that President Kennedy most admired. He sought out those people who had demonstrated in some way, whether it… — Robert Kennedy Copy Share Image
We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
For without belittling the courage with which men have died, we should not forget those acts of courage with which men have… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“I always tell people JFK's book 'Profiles in Courage' was a very slim volume.” — Larry J. Sabato Copy Share Image
Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
