Simpson’s Contemporary Quotations, compiled by James B. Simpson. 1988.
NUMBER:
159
AUTHOR:
John F Kennedy, 35th US President
QUOTATION:
When at some future date the high court of history sits in judgment on each one of us—recording whether in our brief span of service we fulfilled our responsibilities to the state—our success or failure, in whatever office we may hold, will be measured by the answers to four questions—were we truly men of courage … were we truly men of judgment … were we truly men of integrity … were we truly men of dedication?
ATTRIBUTION:
As president-elect, to Massachusetts legislature, NY Times 10 Jan 61
