Rose Kennedy Quotes

A collection of quotes by Rose Kennedy.

Rose Kennedy (1890-1995) was an American philanthropist and matriarch of the Kennedy political dynasty. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the eldest daughter of politician John F. Fitzgerald and prominent socialite Mary Josephine Hannon. In 1914, Rose married Joseph P. Kennedy, an ambitious businessman and future U.S. ambassador.

Despite experiencing immense personal tragedies, including the assassinations of two of her sons, Rose remained a stoic and influential figure. As the mother of nine children, including President John F. Kennedy, she played a crucial role in shaping their political aspirations and encouraging their commitment to public service.

Rose dedicated herself to various philanthropic causes throughout her life. She established the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation, which supported individuals with intellectual disabilities, and spearheaded fundraising and awareness campaigns. Rose also promoted the arts and culture, particularly within the Boston community.

Known for her poise and enduring spirit, Rose Kennedy embodied the ideal of political service and public duty. Her resilience during times of tragedy, along with her dedication to philanthropy, made her an influential and respected figure in American society. Rose Kennedy passed away at the age of 104, leaving behind a lasting legacy of resilience and public service.

It has been said that time heals all wounds. I don't agree.

It has been said that time heals all wounds. I don't agree. The wounds remain. Time - the mind, protecting its sanity - covers them with some scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.

I tell myself that God gave my children many gifts - spirit,

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.

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?

I do not like candid pictures. They are so unattractive.

I do not like candid pictures. They are so unattractive.

Like Pictures Candid Unattractive

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?

Nature People Birds Free Feel Storm

Sometimes I wonder if there is something about my family whi

Sometimes I wonder if there is something about my family which invites violence. 'Is it envy,' you ask? I don't know... I've had so much, a son as president, two as senators, a son-in-law who's an ambassador... perhaps God doesn't permit that much.

God Family Violence You Envy Son

I know not age, nor weariness nor defeat.

I know not age, nor weariness nor defeat.

Age Motivational Defeat Know Nor

I looked on child rearing not only as a work of love and dut

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.

Best

Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments.

Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments.

Life

What greater aspiration and challenge are there for a mother

What greater aspiration and challenge are there for a mother than the hope of raising a great son or daughter?

Hope

Birds sing after a storm why shouldn't people feel as free t

Birds sing after a storm why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?

Nature

I'm like old wine. They don't bring me out very often, but I

I'm like old wine. They don't bring me out very often, but I'm well preserved.

Age

I have always believed that God never gives a cross to bear

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?

Justice

I've had an exciting time I married for love and got a littl

I've had an exciting time I married for love and got a little money along with it.

Marriage

I tell myself that God gave my children many gifts--spirit,

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.

Gifts

It's our money, and we're free to spend it any way we please

It's our money, and we're free to spend it any way we please.

Money

Make sure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a g

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.

Morning

Neither comprehension nor learning can take place in an atmo

Neither comprehension nor learning can take place in an atmosphere of anxiety.

Learning