John F. Kennedy

Anyone who can solve the problems of water will be worthy of two Nobel prizes – one for peace and one for science.

John F. Kennedy

Anyone who is honestly seeking a job and can’t find it, deserves the attention of the United States government, and the people.

John F. Kennedy

Arms alone are not enough to keep the peace. It must be kept by men.

John F. Kennedy

Art establishes the basic human truths which must serve as the touchstone of our judgement.

John F. Kennedy

Art establishes the basic human truths which must serve as the touchstones of our judgement. The artist… faithful to his personal vision of reality, becomes the last champion of the individual mind and sensibility against an intrusive society and an offensive state.

John F. Kennedy

Art is the great democrat, calling forth creative genius from every sector of society, disregarding race or religion or wealth or color

John F. Kennedy

As far as the job of President goes, its rewarding and I’ve given before this group the definition of happiness for the Greeks. I’ll define it again: the full use of your powers along lines of excellence. I find, therefore, that the Presidency provides some happiness.

John F. Kennedy

As they say on my own Cape Cod, a rising tide lifts all the boats. And a partnership, by definition, serves both partners, without domination or unfair advantage. Together we have been partners in adversitylet us also be partners in prosperity.

John F. Kennedy

Automation does not need to be our enemy. I think machines can make life easier for men, if men do not let the machines dominate them.

John F. Kennedy

Before my term has ended, we shall have to test anew whether a nation organized and governed such as ours can endure. The outcome is by no means certain.

John F. Kennedy