When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

Quote by John F Kennedy

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Once you say you're going to settle for second, that's what happens to you in...

Once you say you're going to settle for second, that's what happens to you in...

And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask...

And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask...

It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.

It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not...

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not...

Israel was not created in order to disappear - Israel will endure and flourish. It...

Israel was not created in order to disappear - Israel will endure and flourish. It...

Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.

Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.

A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is...

A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is...

America has tossed its cap over the wall of space.

America has tossed its cap over the wall of space.

A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.

A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not...

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not...

We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether...

We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether...

Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be president, but they don't want...

Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be president, but they don't want...

Et every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay...

Et every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay...

If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the...

If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the...

Our growing softness, our increasing lack of physical fitness, is a menace to our security.

Our growing softness, our increasing lack of physical fitness, is a menace to our security.

I hope that no American will waste his franchise and throw away his vote by...

I hope that no American will waste his franchise and throw away his vote by...

Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan.

Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan.

If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world...

If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world...

All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin. And therefore, as a...

All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin. And therefore, as a...

Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.

Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.