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 qualities such as spirit, beauty, intelligence, and the ability to form meaningful relationships. However, they also acknowledge that the one gift their children lack is a long lifespan. Perhaps the speaker views their children as special and exceptional individuals in many ways, but recognizes that their lives may be shorter than desired. It conveys a sense of acceptance and valuing the inherent worth and qualities their children possess, despite any limitations or challenges they may face in terms of the length of their lives.

By Rose Kennedy

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