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To state the facts frankly is not to despair the future nor indict the past. The prudent heir takes careful inventory of his legacies and gives a faithful accounting to those whom he owes an obligation of trust.
John F. Kennedy
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"To state the facts frankly is not to despair the future nor indict the past. The prudent heir takes careful inventory of his legacies and gives a faithful accounting to those whom he owes an obligation of trust."
— John F. Kennedy

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To state the facts frankly is not to despair the future nor indict the past. The prudent heir takes careful inventory of his legacies and gives a faithful accounting to those whom he owes an obligation of trust. — John F. Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy was a President from United States (1917–1963).

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Who said "To state the facts frankly is not to despair the future nor indict the past. Th…"?
This quote is attributed to John F. Kennedy, a President from United States.
When did John F. Kennedy live?
John F. Kennedy lived from 1917 – 1963.