John F. Kennedy Quotes About Excellence

• History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside.

  John F. Kennedy

  Patriotic, Past, Rushing

• I want to emphasize in the great concentration which we now place upon scientists and engineers how much we still need the men and women educated in the liberal tradition, willing to take the long look, undisturbed by prejudices and slogans of the moment, who attempt to make an honest judgment on difficult events.

  John F. Kennedy

  Education, Truth, Honesty

• The ancient Greek definition of happiness was the full use of your powers along lines of excellence.

  John F. Kennedy

  Inspirational, Life, Greek

  Kennedy, John F. (1964). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1963”, p.380, Best Books on

• 'The green beret' is again becoming a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom. I know the United States Army will live up to its reputation for imagination, resourcefulness, and spirit as we meet this challenge.

  John F. Kennedy

  Army, Fighting, Imagination

  "Letter to the United States Army". April 11, 1962.

• Physical Fitness is the basis for all other forms of excellence.

  John F. Kennedy

  Excellence, Form, Physical Fitness

• As far as the job of President goes, its rewarding and I've given before this group the definition of happiness for the Greeks. I'll define it again: the full use of your powers along lines of excellence. I find, therefore, that the Presidency provides some happiness.

  John F. Kennedy

  Happiness, Jobs, Greek

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