The Wit and Wisdom of Ted Kennedy

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"The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dream shall never die." -Democratic National Convention, 1980 "Like my brothers before me, I pick up the fallen standard. Sustained by the memory of our priceless years together, I shall try to carry forward that special commitment to justice, to excellence, and to courage that distinguished their lives." -Speech given before the start of the 1968 Democratic Convention A collection of quotations and philosophies from Ted Kennedy, grouped thematically in categories ("Words of Inspiration," "On the Kennedy Family and its Legacy," "Personal Reflections," "On Religion and Public life," "Lighter Moments," etc.). Each section will include a brief introduction by the editor to set off the group of quotes, which range from charming little one-liners to Kennedy's letter to Pope Benedict that President Obama hand-delivered to the Vatican in July 2009.

Bill Adler is the author of numerous bestselling books including Kids' Letters to President Kennedy, The Kennedy Wit, and Kids' Letters from Camp. He has edited a wit book about every President since John F. Kennedy. Bill Adler, Jr. is the author of numerous books, including the bestselling Outwitting Squirrels. Before writing fulltime, Bill Adler Jr. worked as a public policy lobbyist on Capitol Hill and as a literary agent. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Washington, DC.