Rose Kennedy was an American author and philanthropist. She was the matriarch of the Kennedy family and was known for her wit and intelligence. She wrote a number of books and articles, including her memoir, Times to Remember. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Rose Kennedy on faith, education, freedom.
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Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments.
It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.
I do not like candid pictures. They are so unattractive.
I tell myself that God gave my children many gifts--spirit, beauty, intelligence, the capacity to make friends and to inspire respect. There was only one gift he held back -- length of life.
it is not tears but determination that makes pain bearable.
I tried to allow my children to take risks, to test themselves. Better broken bones than broken spirit.
Make sure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, and you can't settle anything until morning anyway.
Birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn't we?
There can be no really pervasive system of oppression, such as that in the United States, without the consent of the oppressed
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it is not tears but determination that makes pain bearable. — Rose Kennedy
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I don't think you're much good, unless you're doing good to someone.
I've had an exciting time; I married for love and got a little money along with it.
It's our money, and we're free to spend it any way we please.
I know not age, nor weariness nor defeat.
I'm one of the most fortunate people in the world.
It's wrong for parents to bury their children. It should be the other way around.
It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. Bet it is never gone.
Rose Kennedy Quotes About Life
I have come to the conclusion that the most important element in human life is faith. — Rose Kennedy
Life isn't about milestones, it's about moment — Rose Kennedy
I tell myself that God gave my children many gifts - spirit, beauty, intelligence, the capacity to make friends and to inspire respect. There was only one gift he held back - length of life. — Rose Kennedy
In my life, I am often reminded that there is a destiny that rules over us, because no one whom I know about or whom I read about seems to be completely happy during a long time. — Rose Kennedy
My father was a great innovator in public life, but when it came to raising his daughters, no one could have been more conservative. — Rose Kennedy
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When I think of my past, I try to dwell on the good times, the happy moments, and not to be haunted by the bad. . . To me the gift of life is contained in the command, whatever happens: "Don't let it get you. Just keep on going." Thus, I try to think of the good that I have already experienced and what will still be coming. — Rose Kennedy
When you hold your baby in your arms the first time, and you think of all the things you can say and do to influence him, it's a tremendous responsibility. What you do with him can influence not only him, but everyone he meets and not for a day or a month or a year but for time and eternity. — Rose Kennedy
I looked on child rearing not only as a work of love and duty but as a profession that was fully as interesting and challenging as any honorable profession in the world and one that demanded the best that I could bring to it. — Rose Kennedy
it is not tears but determination that makes pain bearable. — Rose Kennedy
Money doesn't give you any license to relax. It gives you an opportunity to use all your abilities, free of financial worries, to go forward, and to use your superior advantages and talents to help others. — Rose Kennedy
Whenever I held my newborn baby in my arms, I used to think that what I said and did to him could have an influence not only on him but on all whom he met, not only for a day or a month or a year, but for all eternity - a very challenging and exciting thought for a mother. — Rose Kennedy
Modern candidates seem to have to live with political matters all the time. In my father's time, a politician's home was still his castle. — Rose Kennedy
Sedentary people are apt to have sluggish minds. A sluggish mind is apt to be reflected in flabbiness of body and in a dullness of expression that invites no interest and gets none. — Rose Kennedy
I have always believed that God never gives a cross to bear larger than we can carry. No matter what, he wants us to be happy, not sad. Birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn't we? — Rose Kennedy
I would much rather be known as the mother of a great son than the author of a great book or the painter of a great masterpiece. — Rose Kennedy
The most important element in human life is faith; if God were to take away all his blessings-health, physical fitness, wealth, intelligence-and leave me with but one gift I would ask him for faith. For with faith in him and his goodness, mercy and love for me, and belief in everlasting life, I believe I could suffer the loss of all my other gifts and still be happy. — Rose Kennedy
Money is never to be squandered or spent ostentatiously. Some of the greatest people in history have lived lives of the greatest simplicity. Remember it's the you inside that counts. — Rose Kennedy
Early in life, I decided that I would not be overcome by events. My philosophy has been that regardless of the circumstances, I shall not be vanquished, but will try to be happy. Life is not easy for any of us. But it is a continual challenge, and it is up to us to be cheerful - and to be strong, so that those who depend on us may draw strength from our example. — Rose Kennedy
Life Lessons by Rose Kennedy
Rose Kennedy taught that hard work and dedication can lead to success, no matter the odds. She also emphasized the importance of family and faith, and showed that it is possible to overcome adversity with resilience and grace. Finally, she showed that having a positive attitude and a strong sense of self-worth can make a huge difference in achieving one's goals.
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