'œThe work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dream shall never die.' '”Democratic National Convention, 1980 'œLike 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 ('œWords of Inspiration,' 'œOnthe Kennedy Family and its Legacy,' 'œPersonal Reflections,' 'œOnReligion and Public life,' 'œLighter Moments,' etc.). Each sectionwill include a brief introduction by the editor to set off the groupof quotes, which range from charming little one-liners to Kennedy's letterto Pope Benedict that President Obama hand-delivered to the Vatican inJuly 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.