Thursday, April 22, 2010

Quotes

Quotes
Some of the most popular important quotes come from presidents. President Kennedy, our 35th president, had a famous quote: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." Tell me in your own words what it means.


I think this quote means....

55 comments:

maxh 8A said...

I think it means you need to find everything you can do to help your country, and to not expect everything from the government.

cezarg8a said...

This quote that Kennedy said was meant by try to do your best to searve dis country.

fernando d 8A said...

I think it means that you make the changes in your country.

samuel8a said...

Ithink that quote means waht can your'e country do to make the community do to make a better ccommunity

Marisol C 8A said...

I think it means to help out your country and not expect anything in return from your country.

Dylan B 8A said...

i think this quote means that u should do whats best for ur contry? (no comment on my spelling!)

TerrellB said...

I think this quote means dont look for your country to do something look for you to do something for your country.

Ericka 8a said...

I think this means that, instead of whining about what's happening in your country, get out there and fight/help what you believe in.

Brady Zabala 8A said...

I believe that this famous quote means that don't expect your country to do things for you because you live in it but you do things for your country because you are part of it.

jacob said...

I think that that means something to do with making the country a better place

Dishon Chan 8a said...

i think it means that you should not ask what your country can do for you. it means like how can you help ou tu your country.

Abbey,8A said...

Its like do something for your country dont have someone do it for you. Like to make a difference and help out .

Ramon P 8A said...

To me it means that you ask yourself what you can do to help out your country.

Carlos G 8a said...

Do something for your country? :)

adrianna 8A (; said...

i relly dnt knOw what it means because i wOuld never say that in my life.

Kierstin D 8a said...

I think this quote means that in order to make our country work everyone needs to do their part. The government aren't the only people living in America. I think it means everyone should be a part of the country and not just expect the government to do everything for you.

AdrianM 7A:D said...

I believe it means that you need to see what you can do to support your country instead of having your country support you

DreVionGrant 7a said...

I do not understand this quote!!!!

julisa 7a said...

... you should do things 4 your country and not expect from ur country.

ANGEL7A said...

IDK that quote is so dumb.I have no idea what that means.

JOREL said...

THEY CAN GIVE US MONEY

jacob k 7a said...

I think it maens find what you can do for youre country.

justin r 7a said...

i think it means to do everything u possible can......

KiJuan S 7A said...

I think it means to help your country. Also it means to not let everyone in the country do everything for you. Help your invioment.

Alexis W 7 said...

I think that it means that you should help your country to the best of you abilities.

leonel7a said...

It means if you want to do something for your country than do it.I think

jesuss7 said...

To me I think it means to help and not others help you.

JASMINE H 7A said...

i think it means to do for your country an not from any other.or to best serve your country the best way u can

Nia.h.7a said...

I think this quote mean that stop asking for our country to do things. Do something for our country.

jacquelync7a said...

Ithyink at means do anything to help our country,and not ask for any money

Brandon m 7a said...

That saying is very powerfui becuase it is saying what can you do for your cunrty help out thats what you can do.

Gabriela Diaz 6A said...

I think it means you need to help your country more than your country needs to help you.

Triniti Johnson 6A said...

I think it means see what you can do to help yo country.

Juan V 6A said...

It means you have to do something about it.

Diamond A 6A. said...

I think it means instead of asking for things give to others and care for others

cesar g6a said...

if i do somthing you too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lakitha g6 said...

to tell hem wat iz wroung with the country

Anonymous said...

i don't know

PatrickW6A said...

hnot to ask for something give something

Kyle Ruskowsky 6A said...

I think it means to do all you can do to make America a better country

walicia l 6A said...

i think it mean instead of asking for 4 something give to others

Mary Lou Quiroz 6A said...

This quote means that instead of asking for others to help your country, ask yourself what you can do to help the country yourself.

korlionek6a said...

This quote means that can yoiu do for the country as it can do for you.

dhruvp6A said...

give more money i don't know

ErnestoH6A said...

I think thats a lame quote but its kind of true the country cant do nothing for us so ill do nothing for the country.

jorgearias6a said...

liberty and power

Kimberly Z 6A said...

It means do not ask what they can do for you but what you can do for them.

Anonymous said...

I think it means you need to find ways to help your country.

zach.c 6a said...

that means that dont be selfish hep people befor help your self

davidc6a said...

i do not relly know what means only kennedy knowes

MaLana 6A said...

I think it means that think of what you can do for others rather than your self.

Anonymous said...

I think it means you need to find ways to help your country.

gisellelopezA6 said...

i think that quote means you have to find a way to help the country

jasongarcia said...

we could stop the stop the wars and let our soilders come back

madeline susner 6a said...

Im realy not all that sure what it means but it probably is something haveing to do with the country.:D

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