Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Now the trumpet summons us againnot as a call to bear arms, though arms we neednot as a call to battle, though embattled we arebut a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulationa struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease and war itself.

Now the trumpet summons us againnot as a call to bear arms,

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the trumpet is not calling for war or violence, but rather for a shared commitment to overcoming societal challenges. It urges us to face the ongoing struggle against tyranny, poverty, disease, and war with an enduring spirit, finding comfort in hope and displaying patience in times of hardship. It reminds us that we are all united against these common enemies and encourages us to join together in working towards a better future for all humanity.

By John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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