Quote by 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.

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

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes their children possess numerous admirable attributes, such as spirituality, attractiveness, intelligence, and the ability to form meaningful relationships. However, it also implies that fate has determined a shorter lifespan for them, as this is the only gift withheld by God. The quote highlights the bittersweet notion that despite the abundance of strengths, there is an inevitable limitation on the length of time the children will be able to enjoy and contribute with these gifts.

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Gifts

By Rose Kennedy

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