Angel Quote by John F. Kennedy
“Nearly forty years ago, a distinguished Prime Minister of this country ... said, 'They may not be angels but they are at least our friends.'* I must say that I do not think that we probably demonstrated in that forty years that we are angels yet, but I hope we have demonstrated that we are at least friends.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the United Nations General Assembly, John F. Kennedy, 1961
Even if we are imperfect, we can still act as friends, emphasizing solidarity over perfection.
In simple terms: We can be friends despite flaws.
Key Takeaway
Focus on collective goodwill over perfection.
Themes
friendship
solidarity
imperfection
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- international diplomacy
- community building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
human fallibility
global cooperation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we nurture friendship across cultures?
- What limits does imperfection place on trust?
A Different Perspective
Friendship may be challenged by differing values.
