It may be different elsewhere. But democratic society - in it, 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
Creative Integrity, Artistic Duty, Democratic Freedom, Artist, Integrity, Freedom
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Appreciation | Future Belief | Intellectual Pursuit | Poetry Lessons | Purpose Drive | Mental Strength | Freedom Foundations | Character Building | Past Celebration | Historical Reflection | Misunderstanding | Defeat | Political Change | Energy | National Responsibility | Judgement | Leadership Vision | Motherhood | People | Democracy's Strength | More
More John F. Kennedy Quotes
“The problems with this world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need people who can dream of things that never were.” John F. Kennedy
Dreamers, World problems, Optimism, Visionaries, Change, Possibility
John F. Kennedy Dreamers, World problems, Optimism, Visionaries, Change, Possibility“We must create world-wide law and law enforcement as we outlaw world-wide war and weapon.” John F. Kennedy
International law, Global peace, Arms control, Law enforcement, Disarmament, Global security
John F. Kennedy International law, Global peace, Arms control, Law enforcement, Disarmament, Global security“We want to be first; not first if, not first but; but first!” John F. Kennedy
Ambition, Leadership, Competition, Success, National pride, Drive
John F. Kennedy Ambition, Leadership, Competition, Success, National pride, Drive“When things don’t go well they like to blame presidents; and that’s something that presidents are paid for.” John F. Kennedy
Presidential responsibility, Public perception, Political accountability, National leadership, Political challenges, Public expectations
John F. Kennedy Presidential responsibility, Public perception, Political accountability, National leadership, Political challenges, Public expectations“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” John F. Kennedy
Leadership development, Learning process, Mutual growth, Knowledge, Leadership, Education
John F. Kennedy Leadership development, Learning process, Mutual growth, Knowledge, Leadership, Education“We believe that if men have the talent to invent new machines that put men out of work, they have the talent to put those men back to work.” John F. Kennedy
Technological Responsibility, Job Restoration, Human Innovation, Machines, Talent, Work
John F. Kennedy Technological Responsibility, Job Restoration, Human Innovation, Machines, Talent, Work“I do not believe that Washington should do for the people what they can do for themselves through local and private effort.” John F. Kennedy
Government responsibility, Local action, Political philosophy, Public service, Civic duty, Personal responsibility
John F. Kennedy Government responsibility, Local action, Political philosophy, Public service, Civic duty, Personal responsibility“When I was growing up I had three wishes. I wanted to be a Lindbergh-type hero, learn Chinese, and become a member of The Algonquin Round Table.” John F. Kennedy
Childhood dreams, Personal ambition, Historical figures, Cultural learning, Personal development, Life goals
John F. Kennedy Childhood dreams, Personal ambition, Historical figures, Cultural learning, Personal development, Life goals“Never have the nations of the world had so much to lose, or so much to gain. Together we shall save our planet, or together we shall perish in its flames.” John F. Kennedy
Global Unity, Planetary Responsibility, Shared Survival, Unity, Responsibility, Survival
John F. Kennedy Global Unity, Planetary Responsibility, Shared Survival, Unity, Responsibility, Survival“Life in freedom is not easy, and democracy is not perfect.” John F. Kennedy
Freedom Challenges, Democracy Imperfections, Life Responsibility, Freedom, Democracy, Challenges
John F. Kennedy Freedom Challenges, Democracy Imperfections, Life Responsibility, Freedom, Democracy, Challenges“Our children and grandchildren are not merely statistics towards which we can be indifferent.” John F. Kennedy
Generational Care, Family Importance, Social Responsibility, Children, Family, Responsibility
John F. Kennedy Generational Care, Family Importance, Social Responsibility, Children, Family, Responsibility“I am the Democratic Party's candidate for president who happens also to be a Catholic. I do not speak for my church on public matters - and the church does not speak for me.” John F. Kennedy
Political identity, Religious independence, Political candidate, Church-state separation, Public service, Personal faith
John F. Kennedy Political identity, Religious independence, Political candidate, Church-state separation, Public service, Personal faith“The fact that we live in a world that moves crisis by crisis does not make a growing interest in outdoor activities frivolous, or ample provision for them unworthy of the nation’s concern.” John F. Kennedy
Crisis by crisis, National concern, Outdoor activities, Public interest, National priorities, Health and well-being
John F. Kennedy Crisis by crisis, National concern, Outdoor activities, Public interest, National priorities, Health and well-being“The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring this endeavor will light our bounty and all who serve it, and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.” John F. Kennedy
Leadership devotion, Personal faith, Collective effort, Energy for change, Service to others, Global influence
John F. Kennedy Leadership devotion, Personal faith, Collective effort, Energy for change, Service to others, Global influence“We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.” John F. Kennedy
Artistic Truth, Anti Propaganda, Creative Integrity, Art, Truth, Honesty
John F. Kennedy Artistic Truth, Anti Propaganda, Creative Integrity, Art, Truth, Honesty“I would encourage every American to walk as often as possible. It’s more than healthy; it’s fun.” John F. Kennedy
Physical health, Exercise, National wellness, Walking, Personal fitness, Public health
John F. Kennedy Physical health, Exercise, National wellness, Walking, Personal fitness, Public health“A great change is at hand, and our task, our obligation, is to make that revolution, that change, peaceful and constructive for all.” John F. Kennedy
Peaceful Change, Constructive Revolution, Social Progress, Change, Revolution, Obligation
John F. Kennedy Peaceful Change, Constructive Revolution, Social Progress, Change, Revolution, Obligation“We celebrate the past to awaken the future.” John F. Kennedy
Past celebration, Future awakening, History, Reflection, Change, Inspiration
John F. Kennedy Past celebration, Future awakening, History, Reflection, Change, Inspiration