Persons are judged to be great because of the positive qualities they possess, not because of the absence of faults.
JOHN F. KENNEDYA 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.
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There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.
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Democracy may not be perfect, but at least I don’t have to build a wall to keep my people in.
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One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.
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A child miseducated is a child lost.
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This country cannot afford to be materially rich and spiritually poor.
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Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.
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If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.
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We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future.
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Wealth is the means, and people are the ends. All our material riches will avail us little if we do not use them to expand the opportunities of our people.
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The unity of freedom has never relied on uniformity of opinion.
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The only valid test of leadership is the ability to lead, and lead vigorously.
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Economic growth without social progress lets the great majority of the people remain in poverty, while a privileged few reap the benefits of rising abundance.
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Ask not that the journey be easy; ask instead that it be worth it.
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Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
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A tax cut means higher family income and higher business profits and a balanced federal budget.
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