Administration Quote by 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 a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are just and the weak secure and the peace preserved. All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Inaugural Address, John F. Kennedy, 1961
Cooperation should replace suspicion, building a just legal order rather than a power balance, acknowledging that lasting peace takes generations.
In simple terms: Work together for fair law, not power games.
Key Takeaway
Start building lasting institutions now.
Themes
cooperation
justice
peace
law
longterm planning
Mood
determined
optimistic
serious
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- diplomatic negotiations
- UN reforms
- human rights treaties
- conflict resolution
- global security
Key Concepts
international relations
institution building
ethical governance
Questions to Reflect On
- What institutions can we start today?
- How can we keep momentum over decades?
A Different Perspective
Change is slow; immediate results are unlikely.
