If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him – John F. Kennedy

The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic – John F. Kennedy

War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today – John F. Kennedy

Sure it’s a big job; but I don’t know anyone who can do it better than I can – John F. Kennedy

Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names – John F. Kennedy

I’m an idealist without illusions – John F. Kennedy