Two thousand years ago the proudest boast was `Civis Romanus sum`. Today, in the world of freedom, the proudest boast is `Ich bin ein Berliner.` All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and, therefore, as a free man, I take pride in t...
Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. [On U.S. and Soviet joint scientific ventures, spoken during his inaugural address, 20 January 1961]
I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth. (special address to Congress, May 25, 1961)
I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics but for our contributions to the human spirit.