John F Kennedy Quotes

John F Kennedy Quotes

A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.

~ John F. Kennedy

A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.

~ John F. Kennedy

A nation which has forgotten the quality of courage which in the past has been brought to public life is not as likely to insist upon or regard that quality in its chosen leaders today - and in fact we have forgotten.

~ John F. Kennedy

A revolution is coming - a revolution which will be peaceful if we are wise enough; compassionate if we care enough; successful if we are fortunate enough - but a revolution which is coming whether we will it or not. We can affect its character, we cannot alter its inevitability.

~ John F. Kennedy

A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living. Today's military rejects include tomorrow's hard-core unemployed.

~ John F. Kennedy

All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin. And therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words "Ich bin ein Berliner!"

~ John F. Kennedy

America has tossed its cap over the wall of space.

~ John F. Kennedy

And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.

~ John F. Kennedy

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

~ John F. Kennedy

Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.

~ John F. Kennedy