The processes of growth are gradual, bearing fruit in a decade, not a day. John F. Kennedy More Quotes by John F. Kennedy More Quotes From John F. Kennedy Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what the Greeks knew: that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong; that hardy spirits and tough minds usually inhabit sound gods. John F. Kennedy hockey strong sports The time is not far off when many nations in many parts of the world of many political shades and commitments will possess nuclear or even thermonuclear weapons. John F. Kennedy nuclear political commitment Communism has never come to power in a country that was not disrupted by war or corruption, or both. John F. Kennedy power war country The greater our knowledge increases the more our ignorance unfolds. John F. Kennedy soulmate wisdom wise Washington is a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm. John F. Kennedy home funny travel We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win. John F. Kennedy skills moon winning There is too little public recognition of how much we all depend upon farmers as stewards of our soil, water and wildlife resources. John F. Kennedy soil littles water The farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways. John F. Kennedy retail pay men Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. John F. Kennedy riding-your-bike cycling simple As they say on my own Cape Cod, a rising tide lifts all the boats. And a partnership, by definition, serves both partners, without domination or unfair advantage. Together we have been partners in adversitylet us also be partners in prosperity. John F. Kennedy rising capes together Let us resolve to be masters, not the victims, of our history, controlling our own destiny without giving way to blind suspicions and emotions. John F. Kennedy destiny change history It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war. John F. Kennedy humanity war peace I believe in an America that is officially neither Catholic, Protestant nor Jewish; where no public official either requests or accepts instructions on public policy from the Pope, the National Council of Churches or any other ecclesiastical source; where no religious body seeks to impose its will directly or indirectly upon the general populace or the public acts of its officials; and 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 Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. John F. Kennedy future diversity brotherhood Word to the Nation: Guard zealously your right to serve in the Armed Forces, for without them, there will be no other rights to guard. John F. Kennedy nations force rights It should be clear by now that a nation can be no stronger abroad than she is at home. Only an America which practices what it preaches about equal rights and social justice will be respected by those whose choice affects our future. Only an America which has fully educated its citizens is fully capable of tackling the complex problems and perceiving the hidden dangers of the world in which we live. And only an America which is growing and prospering economically can sustain the worldwide defenses of freedom, while demonstrating to all concerned the opportunities of our system and society. John F. Kennedy practice home opportunity I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed ... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without my express permission are the members of the Marine Corps Band. Those are the only forces I have. I want it announced that we propose to hold the White House against all odds at least for some time to come. John F. Kennedy marine odds white I hope that no American will waste his franchise and throw away his vote by voting either for me or against me solely on account of my religious affiliation. It is not relevant. John F. Kennedy voting religious hope Failure has no friends. John F. Kennedy no-friends success Above all, we are coming to understand that the arts incarnate the creativity of a free people. John F. Kennedy creativity people art
