If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. John F. Kennedy More Quotes by John F. Kennedy More Quotes From John F. Kennedy I was born an American, I live like an American, I will die an American. John F. Kennedy patriotism born leadership Show me a man with a great golf game, and I’ll show you a man who has been neglecting something. John F. Kennedy games golf men Of all the multitudes who throughout history have spoken for human dignity in times of great suffering and loss, no voice is more compelling than that of Anne Frank. John F. Kennedy voice suffering loss The effort to improve the conditions of man, however, is not a task for the few. It is the task of all nations-acting alone, acting in groups, acting in the United Nations, for plague and pestilence, plunder and pollution, the hazards of nature and the hunger of children are the foes of every nation. The earth, the sea and the air are the concern of every nation. And science, technology and education can be the ally of every nation. John F. Kennedy technology men children Art establishes the basic human truths which must serve as the touchstones of our judgement. The artist... faithful to his personal vision of reality, becomes the last champion of the individual mind and sensibility against an intrusive society and an offensive state. John F. Kennedy faithful reality art I see little more important to the future of our country and our civilization than the full recognition of the place of the artist. John F. Kennedy motivational inspirational country What church I go to on Sunday, what dogma of the Catholic Church I believe in, is my business; and whatever faith any other American has is his business. John F. Kennedy catholic sunday believe I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children - not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women - not merely peace in our time but peace for all time. John F. Kennedy men peace children The basis of self-government and freedom requires the development of character and self-restraint and perseverance and the long view. And these are qualities which require many years of training and education. John F. Kennedy perseverance freedom character We can say with some assurance that, although children may be the victims of fate, they will not be the victims of our neglect. John F. Kennedy presidential fate children There is a terrific disadvantage in not having the abrasive quality of the press applied to you daily. Even though we never like it, and even though we wish they didn't write it, and even though we disapprove, there isn't any doubt that we could not do the job at all in a free society without a very, very active press. John F. Kennedy media writing jobs If my church attempted to influence me in a way which was improper or which affected adversely my responsibilities as a public servant sworn to uphold the Constitution, then I would reply to them that this was an improper action on their part. It was one to which I could not subscribe. John F. Kennedy atheism church responsibility The pay is good and I can walk to work. John F. Kennedy walks work pay Life in freedom is not easy, and democracy is not perfect. John F. Kennedy democracy freedom perfect I believe in an America that is officially neither Catholic, Protestant, or Jewish - where religious liberty is so indivisible that an act against one church is treated as an act against all. John F. Kennedy religious believe america In giving rights to others which belong to them, we give rights to ourselves and to our country John F. Kennedy rights giving country We in this country, in this generation, areby destiny rather than choicethe watchmen on the walls of world freedom. We ask, therefore, that we may be worthy of our power and responsibility, that we may exercise our strength with wisdom and restraint, and that we may achieve in our time and for all time the ancient vision of peace on earth, good will toward men. That must always be our goal, and the righteousness of our cause must always underlie our strength. For as was written long ago: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. John F. Kennedy wall peace country The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy. John F. Kennedy bravery courage life The margin is narrow, but the responsibility is clear. John F. Kennedy vote voting responsibility Our national conservation effort must include the complete spectrum of resources: air, water, and land; fuels, energy, and minerals; soils, forests, and forage; fish and wildlife. Together they make up the world of nature which surrounds us- of the American heritage. John F. Kennedy land air water
