I would rather be accused of breaking precedents than breaking promises.
JOHN F. KENNEDYSo long as freedom from hunger is only half achieved, so long as two thirds of the nations have food deficits, no citizen, no nation can afford to be satisfied.
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The only valid test of leadership is the ability to lead, and lead vigorously.
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There are three things in life which are real: God, human folly and laughter. Since the first two are beyond our comprehension, we must do what we can with the third.
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No responsibility of government is more fundamental than the responsibility of maintaining the highest standard of ethical behavior for those who conduct the public business.
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The problem of power is how to achieve its responsible use rather than its irresponsible and indulgent use; of how to get men of power to live for the public rather than off the public.
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Great crises produce great men, and great deeds of courage.
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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.
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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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Those who do nothing are inviting shame as well as violence. Those who act boldly are recognizing right as well as reality.
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The supreme reality of our time is the vulnerability of this planet.
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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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Democracy is never a final achievement. It is a call to an untiring effort.
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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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Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.
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One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.
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No sane society chooses to commit national suicide.
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