Caroline Kennedy

Author, Attorney

Caroline Kennedy is an author, attorney, and diplomat, known for her advocacy in education and public service, reflecting her family's legacy.

Born
November 27, 1957
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About Caroline Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy — Life and Legacy

Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, is a prominent author, attorney, and diplomat whose work embodies her family's enduring legacy. Her commitment to public service is evident in her various roles, including her tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, where she fostered cultural exchange and diplomatic relations. Kennedy's quotes often reflect her deep-seated belief in the power of love and connection. She has stated that 'love is the greatest gift,' emphasizing its role in shaping personal relationships and community bonds. This perspective reveals her understanding of how emotional ties can drive social change and inspire individuals to contribute positively to society. Moreover, Caroline Kennedy's reflections on legacy challenge the notion of public figures as mere symbols; instead, she advocates for active engagement in civic life. Her assertion that 'we are all part of a larger story' underscores her belief that each individual has a role in shaping the future. This focus on collective responsibility resonates today, as her words encourage a generation to embrace their potential to effect change. Through her quotes and actions, Kennedy continues to inspire a commitment to love, service, and the importance of legacy in our lives.

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"I can’t stand to hear his [Obama’s] voice anymore. He’s a liar, and worse."

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"I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them. But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president - not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans."

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"There's so much to think about when you're becoming an adult, and there's so many great poems about that apprehension and excitement."

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"I can see both sides of term limits, and I think, in different positions, term limits make more sense than in some others."

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"The bedrock of our democracy is the rule of law and that means we have to have an independent judiciary, judges who can make decisions independent of the political winds that are blowing."

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"After my mom died, there was so much written about her fashion and her style and all that, and I felt that one of the most important parts of her was missing, her real intellectual curiosity."

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"You have to remind kids to stay connected to the meaning of Christmas. Sometimes it takes a little bit of effort, but it's so worth it."

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"It's true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, you'll find you've created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul."

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"As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency."

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"When you make the right decision, it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks."

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"I feel that my father's greatest legacy was the people he inspired to get involved in public service and their communities, to join the Peace Corps, to go into space. And really that generation transformed this country in civil rights, social justice, the economy and everything."

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"I think my mother... made it clear that you have to live life by your own terms and you have to not worry about what other people think and you have to have the courage to do the unexpected."

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"Sometimes it takes a while to recognize that someone has a special ability to get us to believe in ourselves, to tie that belief to our highest ideals and imagine that together we can do great things. In those rare moments, when such a person comes along, we need to put aside our plans and reach for what we know is possible."

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"One of the greatest gifts my brother and I received from my mother was her love of literature and language. With their boundless energy, libraries open the door to these worlds and so many others. I urge young and old alike to embrace all that libraries have to offer."

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"People don't always realize that my parents shared a sense of intellectual curiosity and a love of reading and of history."

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"Now is the time to move this country forward."

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"I don't remember my father reading to me, but I remember him telling me bedtime stories. I got to pick what was in them, and then he'd make them up."

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"Sharing the holiday with other people, and feeling that you're giving of yourself, gets you past all the commercialism."

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"Well, I think, you know, the arts are really what - one of the things that make this country strong. We always think it's our economy or our military power, but in fact, I think it's our culture, our civilization, our ideas, our creativity."

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"I think one of my father's great legacies is the people that he inspired and the generation that he inspired transformed America through civil rights, women's rights, equal justice, and they've passed that on to their children and grandchildren."

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