The supreme reality of our time is the vulnerability of our planet.
Interpretation
Our planet's vulnerability is the most critical issue we face today.
John F. Kennedy's quote emphasizes the urgent need to recognize and address the environmental challenges that threaten our planet. This awareness of vulnerability calls for collective action to preserve our world for future generations, highlighting the interconnectedness of humanity and nature.
In practice
During an environmental conference, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of global cooperation on climate change.
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.
The eye is the first circle; the horizon which it forms is the second; and throughout nature this primary figure is repeated without end.
The sea is calm tonight. The tide is full, the moon lies fair Upon the straits;- on the French coast the light Gleams and is gone; the cliffs of England stand, glimmering and vast, out in the tranquil bay.
What a friend we have in a tree, the tree is the symbol of hope, self improvement and what people can do for themselves.
Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed.
There was now a distinct manifestation of morning in the air, and presently the bleared white visage of a sunless winter day emerged like a dead-born child.
The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope.
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