But if the life will not be easy, it will be rich and satisfying. For every young American who participates in the Peace Corps-who works in a foreign land-will know that he or she is sharing in the great common task of bringing to man that decent way of life which is the foundation of freedom and a condition of peace.
Interpretation
Life may be challenging, but it can also be fulfilling when you contribute to the greater good.
This quote by John F. Kennedy emphasizes that while life may not always be easy, the efforts we put into meaningful work, such as participating in the Peace Corps, can lead to a rich and satisfying existence. Engaging in service to others not only fosters personal growth but also contributes to the broader goal of promoting freedom and peace around the world.
In practice
In a graduation speech to inspire new graduates to pursue paths that make a difference.
The great battleground for the defense and expansion of freedom today is the whole southern half of the globe... the lands of the rising peoples. Their revolution is the greatest in human history. They seek an end to injustice, tyranny and exploitation. More than an end, they seek a beginning.
I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed ... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without my express permission are the members of the Marine Corps Band. Those are the only forces I have. I want it announced that we propose to hold the White House against all odds at least for some time to come.
I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children - not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women - not merely peace in our time but peace for all time.
I just received the following wire from my generous Daddy; Dear Jack, Don't buy a single vote more than is necessary. I'll be damned if I'm going to pay for a landslide.
Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.
Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.
Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.
We may think of peace as the absence of war, that if the great powers would reduce their weapons arsenals, we could have peace. But if we look deeply into the weapons, we will see our own minds - our own prejudices, fears, and ignorance.
The only sure way to eliminate the threat posed by nuclear weapons is to eliminate the weapons themselves.
It's not going to be easy to create a world where both sides prefer peace, but we have to try.
Peace is the greatest weapon for development that any person can have.
Peace with all the world is my sincere wish. I am sure it is our true policy, and am persuaded it is the ardent desire of the government.
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