It's only when they join together in a forward movement that this country moves ahead.
Interpretation
Collective action is essential for progress in a nation.
John F. Kennedy highlights the importance of unity and collaboration among people to achieve progress and move the country forward. The quote emphasizes that individual efforts alone are not enough; it is through collective action and shared goals that true advancements can be realized.
In practice
In a team meeting about a new initiative, this quote can inspire collaboration.
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.
I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas, but what I decided to do was to fulfill my profession, which I entered before my husband was in public life
The only point of having power it seems to me is to empower others. The only point of leadership is to inspire.
I know when I was an assistant coach and I started interviewing for head coaching jobs, I actually lost out on many jobs, several jobs, and the complaint that I got was, 'Well, he doesn't fit the mold of a head coach. He doesn't look the part. He's not gonna jump up and down. He's not going to scream.'
Morally, the life of the organization must be of exemplary nature. This is one phase where the organization must not have criticism.
Women, it turns out, are built to lead - particularly in the modern world.
A leader is the one who speaks last and acts first.
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