Robert F. Kennedy Quotes on Success
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It is not realistic or hardheaded to solve problems and take action unguided by ultimate moral aims and values, although we all know some who claim that it is so. In my judgment, it is thoughtless folly. For it ignores the realities of human faith and of passion and of belief - forces ultimately more powerful than all of the calculations of our economists or of our generals. Of course to adhere to standards, to idealism, to vision in the face of immediate dangers takes great courage and takes self-confidence. But we also know that only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly.
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I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning.
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It is more important to be of service than successful.
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You knew that what is given or granted can be taken away, that what is begged can be refused; but that what is earned is kept. (12-10-1966)