"I look forward to a great future for America - a future in which our country will match its military strength with our moral restraint, its wealth with our wisdom, its power with our purpose"
- John F. Kennedy
About this Quote
In this quote, John F. Kennedy expresses his aspiration for the United States to achieve a balance in between its military strength and moral values, its wealth and wisdom, and its power and purpose. Kennedy pictures a future where the nation is not entirely concentrated on military and economic power, but likewise on ethical principles and smart decision-making. He thinks that by combining these qualities, America can truly reach its full capacity as an international leader.
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