This statement asserts the inevitability of change and warns against dwelling solely on past glories or traditions. It encourages embracing evolution and innovation, suggesting that a refusal to adapt and look forward will inevitably lead to being left behind by progress.
Quote by John F. Kennedy: “Change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past are certain to miss the future.”
Change is the law of life, and those who look only to the past are certain to miss the future.
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Spoken in a divided Germany, emphasizing adaptation and forward-looking vision in a rapidly changing world amidst Cold War tensions. He urged a dynamic approach to global affairs.
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American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person to assume the presidency by election.
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