John F. Kennedy Quotes: Words from the 35th U.S. President

Freedom

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.

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Courage

Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.

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Commitment

Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.

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4th Of July

Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.

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Helping Others

If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.

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Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

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Inspirational

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

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Freedom

The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.

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