In honor of John F. Kennedy’s passing, 50 years ago today, I pulled up several quotes that I found to be inspirational. Many of these are good thoughts which we can definitely apply to our journey towards success and in our every day lives.

Which JFK quote below will you or have  you applied to your life?

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”
-John F. Kennedy

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
-John F. Kennedy

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

“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

“Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.”
-John F. Kennedy

“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.”
-John F. Kennedy

“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.”
-John F. Kennedy

“There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.”
-John F. Kennedy

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

“A child miseducated is a child lost.”
-John F. Kennedy

“Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.”
-John F. Kennedy

“Our growing softness, our increasing lack of physical fitness, is a menace to our security.”
-John F. Kennedy

“We must use time as a tool, not as a couch.”
-John F. Kennedy

Do you have a favorite JFK quote that I haven’t mentioned above? Leave a comment below.