There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?
ROBERT KENNEDYThere are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?
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The essential humanity of men can be protected and preserved only where government must answer, not just to the wealthy, not just to those of a particular religion, or a particular race, but to all its people.
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Just because we cannot see clearly the end of the road, that is no reason for not setting out on the essential journey. On the contrary, great change dominates the world, and unless we move with change we will become its victims.
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Some men see what is, and ask ‘Why?’ I see what might be, and ask ‘Why Not?’
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I think there is an obligation on the part of all of us to stay informed and aware.
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Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total; of all those acts will be written the history of this generation.
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Ultimately, America’s answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.
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Every time you stand up for an ideal, you send forth a tiny ripple of hope.
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Men and women with freed minds may often be mistaken, but they are seldom fooled. They may be influenced, but they cannot be intimidated. They may be perplexed, but they will never be lost.
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Always forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
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Punishment is not prevention. History offers cold comfort to those who think grievance and despair can be subdued by force.
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People say I am ruthless. I am not ruthless. And if I find the man who is calling me ruthless, I shall destroy him.
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I believe that, as long as there is plenty, poverty is evil. Government belongs wherever evil needs an adversary and there are people in distress.
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What happens to the country, to the world, depends on what we do with what others have left us.
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The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.
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Too often we honor swagger and bluster and the wielders of force; too often we excuse those who are willing to build their own lives on the shattered dreams of others.
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