“For in the final analysis, our most basic common link, is that we all inhabit this small planet, we all breathe the same air, we all cherish our children's futures, and we are all mortal.”
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“If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all—except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty.
[Response to questionnaire in Saturday Review, October 29 1960]”
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[Response to questionnaire in Saturday Review, October 29 1960]”
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“Mankind must put an end to war - or war will put an end to mankind.
[Address before the United Nations, September 25 1961]”
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[Address before the United Nations, September 25 1961]”
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“A revolution is coming – a revolution which will be peaceful if we are wise enough; compassionate if we care enough; successful if we are fortunate enough – but a revolution which is coming whether we will it or not. We can affect its character; we cannot alter its inevitability.
[Report to the United States Senate on his trip to Latin America and the Alliance for Progress, May 9-10 1966]”
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[Report to the United States Senate on his trip to Latin America and the Alliance for Progress, May 9-10 1966]”
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