If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. John F. Kennedy More Quotes by John F. Kennedy More Quotes From John F. Kennedy It is insane that two men, sitting on opposite sides of the world, should be able to decide to bring an end to civilization. John F. Kennedy oppositesmencivilization Those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside John F. Kennedy ridingbest-effortpower Persons are judged to be great because of the positive qualities they possess, not because of the absence of faults. John F. Kennedy affirmationfaultsquality And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 4th-of-julyfreedomcountry when my office would require me to either violate my conscience or violate the national interest, then I would resign the office; and I hope any conscientious public servant would do the John F. Kennedy servantinterestoffice No President should fear public scrutiny of his program. For from that scrutiny comes understanding; and from that understanding comes support or opposition and both are necessary. I am not asking your newspapers to support the Administration, but I am asking your help in the tremendous task of informing and alerting the American people. For I have complete confidence in the response and dedication of our citizens whenever they are fully informed. John F. Kennedy dedicationsupportpeople We must abolish nuclear weapons, or they will abolish us. John F. Kennedy nuclear-weaponsnuclearweapons Let us not be blind to our differences-but let us also direct attention to our common interests and to the means by which those differences can be resolved. And if we cannot end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. For, in the final analysis, our most common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal. John F. Kennedy airmeanchildren The only reason to give a speech is to change the world. John F. Kennedy speechgivingworld The problem of power is how to achieve its responsible use rather than its irresponsible and indulgent use; of how to get men of power to live for the public rather than off the public. John F. Kennedy trustpowermen The war against hunger is truly mankind's war of liberation. John F. Kennedy povertyjusticewar We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch - we are going back from whence we came. John F. Kennedy marineoceanbeach We are opposed around the world by a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy that relies primarily on covert means for expanding its sphere of influence — on infiltration instead of invasion, on subversion instead of elections, on intimidation instead of free choice, on guerrillas by night instead of armies by day John F. Kennedy armynightmean But colonialism in its harshest forms is not only the exploitation of new nations by old, of dark skins by light, or the subjugation of the poor by the rich. My Nation was once a colony, John F. Kennedy powerfuldarkmean Great crises produce great men, and great deeds of courage. John F. Kennedy being-stronggreatnessmen ... the Athenian lawmaker Solon decreed it a crime for any citizen to shrink from controversy. John F. Kennedy crimeatheismcitizens The only valid test of leadership is the ability to lead, and lead vigorously. John F. Kennedy abilitytests There will always be dissident voices heard in the land, expressing opposition without alternatives, finding fault but never favor, perceiving gloom on every side and seeking influence without responsibility. John F. Kennedy voicelandresponsibility The true democracy, living and growing and inspiring, puts its faith in the people - faith that the people will not simply elect men who will represent their views ably and faithfully, but will also elect men who will exercise their conscientious judgment - faith that the people will not condemn those whose devotion to principle leads them to unpopular courses, but will reward courage, respect honor, and ultimately recognize right. John F. Kennedy courageexerciseinspirational The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic. John F. Kennedy trustfearpeace
