Democracy may not be perfect, but at least I don’t have to build a wall to keep my people in.
JOHN F. KENNEDYIt is insane that two men, sitting on opposite sides of the world, should be able to decide to bring an end to civilization.
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No sane society chooses to commit national suicide.
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The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.
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The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God.
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Only an educated and informed people will be a free people.
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The cost of freedom is always high.
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Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.
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The unity of freedom has never relied on uniformity of opinion.
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History will never accept difficulties as an excuse.
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Anyone who can solve the problems of water will be worthy of two Nobel prizes – one for peace and one for science.
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Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
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One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.
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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.
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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 stand for freedom. That is our conviction for ourselves; that is our only commitment to others.
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It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.
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A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.
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In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power.
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If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.
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If not us, who? If not now, when?
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The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.
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Don’t pray for an easy life, pray to be a stronger man.
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Truth is a tyrant-the only tyrant to whom we can give our allegiance. The service of truth is a matter of heroism.
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It is insane that two men, sitting on opposite sides of the world, should be able to decide to bring an end to civilization.
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To those whom much is given, much is expected.
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The only reason to give a speech is to change the world.
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The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.
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