When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses. John F. Kennedy areaarrogancecleanse share on social
It might be said now that I have the best of both worlds. A Harvard education and a Yale degree. John F. Kennedy degreeeducationharvard Change image and share on social
To state the facts frankly is not to despair the future nor indict the past. The prudent heir takes careful inventory of his legacies and gives a faithful accounting to those whom he owes an obligation of trust. John F. Kennedy accountcarefuldespair share on social
Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be president, but they don't want them to become politicians in the process. John F. Kennedy growmotherpolitician Change image and share on social
Washington is a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm. John F. Kennedy charmcityefficiency Change image and share on social
It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war. John F. Kennedy factpeaceprepare Change image and share on social
There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction. John F. Kennedy actioncomfortablecost Change image and share on social
Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal. John F. Kennedy airbasicbreathe Change image and share on social
I look forward to a great future for America - a future in which our country will match its military strength with our moral restraint, its wealth with our wisdom, its power with our purpose. John F. Kennedy americacountryforward Change image and share on social
Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly. John F. Kennedy achievedarefail Change image and share on social
