John F. Kennedy

National parks and reserves are an integral aspect of intelligent use of natural resources. It is the course of wisdom to set aside an ample portion of our natural resources as national parks and reserves, thus ensuring that future generations may know the majesty of the earth as we know it today.

All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent.

We shall be judged more by what we do at home than what we preach abroad.

Justice delayed is democracy denied.

Every American ought to have the right to be treated as he would wish to be treated, as one would wish his children to be treated. This is not the case.

The tax on capital gains directly affects investment decisions, the mobility and flow of risk capital from static to more dynamic situations, the ease or difficulty experienced by new ventures in obtaining capital, and thereby the strength and potential for growth of the economy.

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.

It is a paradoxical truth that tax rates are too high and tax revenues are too low and the soundest way to raise the revenues in the long run is to cut the rates now Cutting taxes now is not to incur a budget deficit, but to achieve the more prosperous, expanding economy which can bring a budget surplus.

If at times our actions seem to make life difficult for others, it is only because history has made life difficult for us all.

The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.

So let us persevere. Peace need not be impracticable, and war need not be inevitable. By defining our goal more clearly, by making it seem more manageable and less remote, we can help all peoples to see it, to draw hope from it, and to move irresistibly toward it.

The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.

This country cannot afford to be materially rich and spiritually poor.

In serving his vision of the truth, the artist best serves his nation.

Moral courage is more a rare commodity than bravery in a battle or great intelligence.

I have said that control of arms is a mission that we undertake particularly for our children and our grandchildren and that they have no lobby in Washington.

It's only when they join together in a forward movement that this country moves ahead.

Our labor unions are not narrow, self-seeking groups. They have raised wages, shortened hours, and provided supplemental benefits. Through collective bargaining and grievance procedures, they have brought justice and democracy to the shop floor.

We support the security of both Israel and her neighbors.

This is a great country and requires a good deal of all of us, so I can imagine nothing more important than for all of you to continue to work in public affairs and be interested in them, not only to bring up a family, but also give part of your time to your community, your state, and your country.