Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the commitment to defend liberty at all costs, regardless of the challenges faced.
John F. Kennedy's quote expresses a strong resolve to ensure the survival and success of liberty, highlighting the willingness to make sacrifices, support allies, and confront adversaries. It reflects the importance of standing firm in the face of adversity and underscores the idea that liberty is worth fighting for, demonstrating the responsibilities of leadership and the necessity of unity among nations.
In practice
This quote would be perfect for a graduation speech to inspire the students about the importance of fighting for freedom.
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.
Whenever America sends its citizens into harm's way, it must do so with eyes wide open.
Leadership is the self-confidence of working with people smarter than you.
It will be disastrous when a leader or manager shows up with one attitude one day and treats people with a different attitude the next day.
I think mentors are important and I don't think anybody makes it in the world without some form of mentorship. Nobody makes it alone. Nobody has made it alone. And we are all mentors to people even when we don't know it.
O Captain! My Captain! our fearful trip is done.
You know, a football coach is nothing more than a teacher. You teach them the same subject, and you have a group of new guys every year.
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