John F. Kennedy ( 10 of 28 )
We have the power to make this the best generation of mankind in the history of the world -- or read more
We have the power to make this the best generation of mankind in the history of the world -- or the last.
Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.
Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.
But peace does not rest in the charters and covenants alone. It lies in the hearts and minds of all read more
But peace does not rest in the charters and covenants alone. It lies in the hearts and minds of all people. So let us not rest all our hopes on parchment and on paper, let us strive to build peace, a desire for peace, a willingness to work for peace in the hearts and minds of all of our people. I believe that we can. I believe the problems of human destiny are not beyond the reach of human beings.
It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.
It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.
To exclude from positions of trust and command all those below the age of 44 would have kept Jefferson from read more
To exclude from positions of trust and command all those below the age of 44 would have kept Jefferson from writing the Declaration of Independence, Washington from commanding the Continental Army, Madison from fathering the Constitution, Hamilton from serving as secretary of the treasury, Clay from being elected speaker of the House and Christopher Columbus from discovering America.
The one unchangeable certainty is that nothing is
unchangeable or certain.
The one unchangeable certainty is that nothing is
unchangeable or certain.
To whom much is given, much is required.
To whom much is given, much is required.
Our growing softness, our increasing lack of physical fitness, is a menace to our security.
Our growing softness, our increasing lack of physical fitness, is a menace to our security.
Sure it's a big job; but I don't know anyone who can do it better than I can.
Sure it's a big job; but I don't know anyone who can do it better than I can.
I look forward to a great future for America - a future in which our country will match its military read more
I look forward to a great future for America - a future in which our country will match its military strength with our moral restraint, its wealth with our wisdom, its power with our purpose.
