Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy

I never know when I press these whether I am going to blow up Massachusetts or start the project.

I never know when I press these whether I am going to blow u

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This quote portrays a sense of uncertainty and unpredictability. The speaker expresses their hesitation in taking a certain action or making a decision, due to the potential consequences being either extremely negative or highly successful. It suggests that the outcome can swing in either direction, and the speaker is unable to gauge whether their actions will yield advantageous results or catastrophic outcomes. There is a conflict between the fear of causing harm and the desire to make progress or achieve a goal.

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