The 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy (JFK), was a Nobel Prize-winning author of several books including Profiles in Courage (P.S.) and A Nation of Immigrants. Although his life was cut short on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas, his legacy lives on through his words and past actions. These 10 of the best John F. Kennedy quotes focus on forgiveness, gratitude, service to one’s country, equality, leadership, hard work, and the rights for all individuals.

1. “Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.”―John F. Kennedy

2. “The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened.”―John F. Kennedy

3. “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”―John F. Kennedy

4. “We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.”―John F. Kennedy

5. “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.”―John F. Kennedy

6. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”―John F. Kennedy

7. “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.”―John F. Kennedy

8. “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.”―John F. Kennedy

9. “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”―John F. Kennedy

10. “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.”―John F. Kennedy

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