[Speech] EFFORTS AND COURAGE ARE NOT ENOUGH WITHOUT PURPOSE AND DIRECTION. - Kennedy's Guidance
Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.
/ˈɛfərts ænd ˈkʌrɪdʒ ɑr nɑt ɪˈnʌf wɪˈðaʊt ˈpɜrpəs ənd dɪˈrɛkʃən/
Importance of purpose
John F. Kennedy emphasized the need for purpose with "Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." This guidance highlights the importance of having clear goals and a sense of direction in achieving success. Kennedy’s leadership during pivotal moments in American history, such as the space race, underscores the impact of purposeful action.
Background
John F. Kennedy
35th President of the United States
Speech at Rice University, 1962