If you look throughout human history ... the central epiphany of every religious tradition always occurs in the wilderness.
John F. KennedyWhen we got into office, the thing that surprised me most was to find that things were just as bad as we'd been saying they were.
John F. KennedyAccording to the ancient Chinese proverb, A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.
John F. KennedyIf at times our actions seem to make life difficult for others, it is only because history has made life difficult for us all.
John F. KennedyIt should be clear by now that a nation can be no stronger abroad than she is at home. Only an America which practices what it preaches about equal rights and social justice will be respected by those whose choice affects our future. Only an America which has fully educated its citizens is fully capable of tackling the complex problems and perceiving the hidden dangers of the world in which we live. And only an America which is growing and prospering economically can sustain the worldwide defenses of freedom, while demonstrating to all concerned the opportunities of our system and society.
John F. Kennedy