Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy

But peace does not rest in the charters and covenants alone. It lies in the hearts and minds of all people. So let us not rest all our hopes on parchment and on paper, let us strive to build peace, a desire for peace, a willingness to work for peace in the hearts and minds of all of our people. I believe that we can. I believe the problems of human destiny are not beyond the reach of human beings.

But peace does not rest in the charters and covenants alone.

Summary

This quote, by President John F. Kennedy, emphasizes that true peace cannot be achieved solely through legal agreements and treaties. Instead, he suggests that peace fundamentally resides within the beliefs and actions of individuals. Kennedy encourages a collective effort to cultivate peace through fostering a genuine longing for it and a commitment to actively pursue it. He expresses optimism that human beings possess the capacity to address the challenges of their own fate, implying that peace is attainable through our own efforts.

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