"When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses."
American statesman who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 to 1963. His presidency included major Cold War events such as the Cuban missile crisis. He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, in 1963.