Robert F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy (1925–1968) was U.S. Attorney General (1961–1964) and a U.S. Senator from New York, noted for civil rights advocacy and anti-poverty work. He ran for the 1968 Democratic presidential nomination and was assassinated that year.
Quotes by Robert F. Kennedy
Quotes: 3

Progress Needs Change, and Change Makes Enemies
Finally, not all change is progress, so governance matters. Clear goals, measurable metrics, and feedback loops prevent motion for its own sake. Evidence-based evaluation—such as policy experiments highlighted by Banerjee and Duflo in Poor Economics (2011)—helps distinguish effective reforms from attractive but empty gestures. Ethical guardrails also count: in energy transitions, a just transition framework aims to protect workers and communities so environmental gains do not create social harm. By embedding learning and equity into the process, we make change both credible and humane. In the end, progress is realized when disruption is guided by purpose, tested by evidence, and shaped to include those it might otherwise leave behind. [...]
Created on: 10/11/2025

Dreaming Beyond Boundaries - Robert F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy, a prominent political figure during a time of significant social and political change in the 1960s, often spoke about civil rights, justice, and equality. This quote reflects his idealism and belief in humanity's ability to achieve a better future. [...]
Created on: 11/27/2024

The World Demands the Qualities of Youth - Robert F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy made this statement during a time of great social and cultural change in the 1960s. It reflects the spirit of that era, encouraging people, especially the younger generation, to take an active role in shaping the future. [...]
Created on: 10/23/2024