Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy
I ask that you offer to the political arena, and to the critical problems of our society which are decided therein, the benefit of the talents which society has helped to develop in you. I ask you to decide, as Goethe put it, whether you will be an anvilor a hammer. The question is whether you are to be a hammerwhether you are to give to the world in which you were reared and educated the broadest possible benefits of that education.
Summary
This quote highlights the importance of individuals in society using their talents and education to contribute to the political arena and address critical social issues. Drawing inspiration from Goethe's analogy, the quote urges individuals to decide whether they want to be passive bystanders (anvils) or active drivers of change (hammers). It stresses the question of whether one is willing to utilize their education and upbringing to make a positive impact on the world by sharing their knowledge and skills for the greater benefit of society.
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