Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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

Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be president, but

Summary

This quote highlights a common desire amongst mothers - to see their sons achieve great success and become the President. However, it also acknowledges a conflicting sentiment - the aversion towards the corrupting influence of politics. Mothers dream of their sons accomplishing high positions of power, but not at the expense of losing their integrity and becoming embroiled in the negative aspects associated with politics. Ultimately, this quote emphasizes the aspiration for noble leadership while maintaining moral values.

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Presidency

By John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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