Author: John F Kennedy

I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together at the White House – with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.

(1917 – 1963) 35th U.S. president
Intelligence President

Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.

(1917 – 1963) 35th U.S. president
Characteristics

The Wizard of Ooze.

(1917 – 1963) 35th U.S. president
Insults

Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be president, but they don’t want them to become politicians in the process.

(1917 – 1963) 35th U.S. president
Family Government Mothers Politicians President

When we got into office, the thing that surprised me most was to find that things were just as bad as we'd been saying they were.

(1917 – 1963) 35th U.S. president
Characteristics Communication Problems

I see nothing wrong with giving Robert some legal experience as Attorney General before he goes out to practice law.

(1917 – 1963) 35th U.S. president
Government

Show me a man with a great golf game, and I’ll show you a man who has been neglecting something.

(1917 – 1963) 35th U.S. president
Golf Sports

The pay is good and I can walk to work.

(1917 – 1963) 35th U.S. president
Government Occupations President Work