Quotes from John F. Kennedy
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
- John F. Kennedy
Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.
- John F. Kennedy
There are only two realities in life: death and laughter. We can do nothing to change the former, so we might as well do all we can to save the latter.
- John F. Kennedy
The poet and the politician have this in common: their greatness depends on the courage with which they face the challenges of life.
- John F. Kennedy
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
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest form of appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. - John F. Kennedy
- John F. Kennedy
No matter how big the lie; repeat it often enough and the masses will regard it as truth.
- John F. Kennedy
Sometimes party loyalty asks too much.
- John F. Kennedy
Conformity is that jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.
- John F. Kennedy
We're heading into nut country today.
- John F. Kennedy
The basic problems facing the world today are not susceptible to a military solution.
- John F. Kennedy
Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners, and necessity has made us allies. Those whom God has so joined together, let no man put asunder.
- John F. Kennedy