Our generation was born during the turmoil following the First World War. That war marked the dividing line - at least for the Western World - between the comfortable security of the 19th century and the instability and flux of our own time. Robert Kennedy 19thbearcentury share on social
I was the seventh of nine children. When you come from that far down you have to struggle to survive. Robert Kennedy childseventhstruggle Change image and share on social
The United States was born in revolution and nurtured by struggle. Throughout our history, the American people have befriended and supported all those who seek independence and a better way of life. Robert Kennedy americanbearbefriend Change image and share on social
In government, our chief executives have been lawyers. The great majority of our cabinets and congresses are and have been men trained in the law. They have provided the leadership and the statecraft and the store of strength when it was needed. Robert Kennedy cabinetchiefcongress share on social
The travail of freedom and justice is not easy, but nothing serious and important in life is easy. The history of humanity has been a continuing struggle against temptation and tyranny - and very little worthwhile has ever been achieved without pain. Robert Kennedy achievecontinueeasy share on social
Lack of education, old age, bad health or discrimination - these are causes of poverty, and the way to attack it is to go to the root. Robert Kennedy ageattackbad Change image and share on social
Science began as one of the noblest expressions of man's reason. It will continue to serve humanity so long as it never forgets that human beings remain the heart of its purpose. Robert Kennedy beginbeingcontinue Change image and share on social
I don't believe newspaper reporters can substitute for a district attorney, but a newspaper has a very valid investigative role. Newspaper reports on corruption in government, racketeering and organized crime conditions can be very helpful to your communities and the whole country. Robert Kennedy attorneycommunitycondition share on social
Desegregation of schools does not automatically transform them into better schools. It is only a step. The larger goal is to see that the education of our youth is not merely desegregated, but that it is excellent. Robert Kennedy automaticallydesegregatedesegregation share on social
The ultimate relationship between justice and law will be an eternal subject for speculation and analysis. But it may be said that in a democratic society, law is the form which free men give to justice. Robert Kennedy analysisdemocraticeternal share on social
