If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.

A rising tide (in the economy) lifts all boats.

We stand today on the edge of a new frontier - the frontier of the 1960's - a frontier of unknown opportunities and perils - a frontier of unfulfilled hopes and threats.

Courage--judgment--integrity--dedication--these are the historic qualities of the Bay Colony and the Bay State....And these are the qualities which, with God's help, this son of Massachusetts hopes will characterize our government's conduct in the four stormy years that lie ahead.

Khrushchev reminds me of the tiger hunter who has picked a place on the wall to hang the tiger's skin long before he has caught the tiger. This tiger has other ideas.

O God, thy sea is so great and my boat is so small.

For to save mankind's future freedom, we must face up to any risk that is necessary. We will always seek peace - but we will never surrender.