The science of weapons and war has made us all one world and one human race with one common destiny. John F. Kennedy More Quotes by John F. Kennedy More Quotes From John F. Kennedy To be courageous requires no exceptional qualifications, no magic formula, no special combination of time, place, and circumstance. It is an opportunity that sooner or later is presented to us all. John F. Kennedy magiccourageopportunity We stand today on the edge of a new frontier. John F. Kennedy 1960stodayinspirational What really counts is not the immediate act of courage or of valor, but those who bear the struggle day in and day out - not the sunshine patriots but those who are willing to stand for a long period of time. John F. Kennedy sunshinestrugglecourage We have become more and more not a nation of athletes but a nation of spectators. John F. Kennedy spectatorspresidentialathlete Physical Fitness is the basis for all other forms of excellence. John F. Kennedy physical-fitnessformexcellence Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong. John F. Kennedy educationalhealthstrong Irrational barriers and ancient prejudices fall quickly when the question of survival itself is at stake. John F. Kennedy prejudicesurvivalfall Since the time of the ancient Greeks, we have always felt that there was a close relationship between a strong, vital mind and physical fitness. John F. Kennedy stronggreekwrestling The processes of growth are gradual, bearing fruit in a decade, not a day. John F. Kennedy fruitgrowthprocess Just because we cannot see clearly te end of the road, that is no reason for not setting out on the essential journey. John F. Kennedy essentialsjourneyreason I am sorry to say that there is too much point to the wisecrack that life is extinct on other planets because their scientists were more advanced than ours. John F. Kennedy apologytechnologysorry Sailing has given me some of the most pleasant and exciting moments of my life. It also has taught me something of the courage, resourcefulness, and strength of men who sail the seas in ships. John F. Kennedy sailingseamen Those who came before us made certain that this country rode the first waves of the industrial revolution, the first waves of modern invention and the first wave of nuclear power. And this generation does not intend to founder in the backwash of the coming age of space. We mean to be part of it-we mean to lead it. John F. Kennedy spacemeancountry If we are to go only halfway or reduce our sights in the face of difficulty... it would be better to not go at all. John F. Kennedy would-besightfaces There is, in addition to a courage with which men die; a courage by which men must live. John F. Kennedy diesmen The highest duty of the writer, the composer, the artist, is to remain true to himself and to let the chips fall where they may. John F. Kennedy artistmayfall Art establishes the basic human truths which must serve as the touchstone of our judgement. John F. Kennedy judgementhumansart We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained, and new rights to be won, and they must be won and used for the progress of all people. For space science, like nuclear science and technology, has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man, and only if the United States occupies a position of preeminence can we help decide whether this new ocean will be a sea of peace or a new terrifying theater of war. John F. Kennedy oceanwarknowledge It is time for a new generation of leadership, to cope with new problems and new opportunities. For there is a new world to be won. John F. Kennedy leadershipopportunitytime There is something that happens when we leave the land and enter the ocean. It's unexpected, the environment feels strangely welcoming. The ocean almost feels like... home. John F. Kennedy oceanlandhome
