Knowledge of the oceans is more than a matter of curiosity. Our very survival may hinge upon it. John F. Kennedy More Quotes by John F. Kennedy More Quotes From John F. Kennedy It is a paradoxical truth that tax rates are too high and tax revenues are too low and the soundest way to raise the revenues in the long run is to cut the rates now Cutting taxes now is not to incur a budget deficit, but to achieve the more prosperous, expanding economy which can bring a budget surplus. John F. Kennedy cuttingrunninglong There are three things in life which are real: God, human folly and laughter. Since the first two are beyond our comprehension, we must do what we can with the third. John F. Kennedy laughterrealsuccess We believe that if men have the talent to invent new machines that put men out of work, they have the talent to put those men back to work. John F. Kennedy workmenbelieve The men who create power John F. Kennedy greatnessusemen Our labor unions are not narrow, self-seeking groups. They have raised wages, shortened hours, and provided supplemental benefits. Through collective bargaining and grievance procedures, they have brought justice and democracy to the shop floor. John F. Kennedy presidentialselfjustice A country is as strong, really, as its citizens. And I think that mental and physical health - mental and physical vigor - go hand in hand. John F. Kennedy strongcountrythinking Peace need not be impracticable, and war need not be inevitable. John F. Kennedy inevitablewarneeds If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. John F. Kennedy diversitydifferencespeace Democracy is never a final achievement. It is a call to an untiring effort. John F. Kennedy effortachievementdemocracy Justice delayed is democracy denied. John F. Kennedy denieddemocracyjustice Wealth is the means, and people are the ends. All our material riches will avail us little if we do not use them to expand the opportunities of our people. John F. Kennedy moneyopportunitymean It is increasingly clear that no matter what party is in power, so long as our national security needs keep rising, an economy hampered by restrictive tax rates will never produce enough jobs or enough profits. John F. Kennedy partyjobslong The supreme reality of our time is the vulnerability of our planet. John F. Kennedy environmentaltimereality Only in winter can you tell which trees are truly green. Only when the winds of adversity blow can you tell whether an individual or a country has steadfastness. John F. Kennedy adversityleadershipcountry Political action is the highest responsibility of a citizen. John F. Kennedy citizenspoliticalresponsibility War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today. John F. Kennedy presidentialwarpeace A child miseducated is a child lost. John F. Kennedy educationteacherchildren Liberty without Learning is always in peril and Learning without Liberty is always in vain. John F. Kennedy learningfreedomeducation My fellow Americans, let us take that first step. Let us...step back from the shadow of war and seek out the way of peace. And if that journey is a thousand miles, or even more, let history record that we, in this land, at this time, took the first step. John F. Kennedy landjourneywar We must use time as a tool, not as a couch. John F. Kennedy presidentialtimefunny
