Those who do nothing are inviting shame as well as violence. Those who act boldly are recognizing right as well as reality. — 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 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
When things don't go well they like to blame presidents; and that's something that presidents are paid for. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
This knowledge, the knowledge that the physical well-being of the citizen is an important foundation for all of the activities of the… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
There are only two realities in life: death and laughter. We can do nothing to change the former, so we might as… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Dont teach my boy poetry, an English mother recently wrote the Provost of Harrow. Dont teach my boy poetry; he is going… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I look forward to an america in which commands respect throughout the world, not only for its strength, but for its civilization… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Football today is far too much a sport for the few who can play it well; the rest of us, and too… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If the self-discipline of the free cannot match the iron discipline of the mailed fist, in economic, political, scientific, and all 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
The most effective means of upholding the law is not the State policeman or the marshals or the National Guard. It is… — 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
A full scale nuclear exchange, lasting less than 60 minutes...could wipe out more than 300 million Americans, Europeans, and Russians, as well… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I look forward to an America which will reward achievement in the arts as we reward achievement in business or statecraft. I… — 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… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
By calling attention to 'a well regulated militia,' 'the security of the nation,' and the right of each citizen 'to keep and… — 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
It is with great satisfaction that I have signed into law the Social Security Amendments of 1961. They represent an additional step… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I see no magic in tax dollars which are sent to Washington and then returned. I abhor the waste and incompetence of… — 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
This knowledge, the knowledge that the physical well-being of the citizen is an important foundation for all of the activities of the… — 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 concern… — 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
