Profiles in Courage
I have had this book laying around for a while and finally decided it was time to give it a go. It is written by the late presidect Johny F. Kennedy. I must say the book is a great motivator for young politicians moving into a very harsh political environment. Kennedy gives examples of people who under great stress, oposition, and danger kept their character and virtues in order to fight for the greater cause. He writes and tells about republicans and men of true integrity, he writes about men who fought for their country and those who backed up their ideas to better humanity.
“In whatever arena of life one may meet the challenge of courage, whatever may be the sacrifices he faces if he follows his conscience – the loss of his friends, his fortune, his contentment, even the esteem of his fellow men – each man must decide for himself the course he will follow. The stories of past courage can define that ingredient – they can teach, they can offer hope, they can provide inspiration. But they cannot supply courage itself. For this each man must look into his own soul.”
~John F. Kennedy
This book is a great read for those interested in politics, integrity, and courage.
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