Reading Practice: Who Was John F. Kennedy?
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Read a book about John F. Kennedy, such as:
Inspirational quotes by John F. Kennedy:
- Inaugural
Address (1961):
- "Ask not
what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your
country."
- This quote
from Kennedy's inaugural address is perhaps his most famous,
encapsulating his vision of active and responsible citizenship.
- On Courage and
Decision Making:
- "Those
who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly."
- This quote
reflects Kennedy's belief in the importance of taking risks and daring to
pursue great objectives, even at the risk of failure.
- On Peace:
- "Mankind
must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind."
- A reflection
of Kennedy's deep concern about the potential for global conflict,
especially in the nuclear age.
- On Change and
Progress:
- "Change
is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are
certain to miss the future."
- This quote
highlights his forward-looking perspective and the importance he placed
on embracing change and innovation.
- On Space
Exploration (Rice University, 1962):
- "We
choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not
because they are easy, but because they are hard."
- In this
speech, Kennedy articulated his vision for America's space program,
emphasizing the value of pursuing challenging and ambitious goals.
- On Freedom:
- "The
rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are
threatened."
- This quote
underscores Kennedy's commitment to civil rights and the
interconnectedness of freedom and justice for all individuals.
- On Leadership
and Power:
- "Leadership
and learning are indispensable to each other."
- This reflects
Kennedy's belief in the continual need for growth and education in
effective leadership.
