Individual faults and frailties are no excuse to give in - and no exemption from the common obligation to give of ourselves.
Edward KennedyThe Supreme Court must serve as an independent check on abuses by the executive branch and the protector of our liberties, not a cheerleader for an imperial presidency.
Edward KennedyDo we operate under a system of equal justice under law? Or is there one system for the average citizen and another for the high and mighty?
Edward KennedyMy dad said: Now Teddy, you have to make up your mind whether you want to have a constructive and positive attitude and influence on your time. And if you're not interested in a purposeful, useful, constructive life, I just want you to know I have other children that are out there that intend to have a purposeful and constructive life. And so you have to make up your mind about which direction you're going to go. I remember getting - climbing into bed and staring at the ceiling for a good time, but the night hadn't been over when it was very clear to me what kind of life I wanted to lead.
Edward Kennedy