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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: 3

Quotes by Robert F. Kennedy

Progress is a nice word. But change is its motivator. And change has its enemies. — Robert F. Kennedy

Progress Needs Change, and Change Makes Enemies

At the outset, Kennedy distinguishes between destination and motion: progress is the desired outcome, while change is the driving force that propels us toward it. Without change, progress is merely aspiration; with it, p...

Created on: 10/11/2025

Some men see things as they are and ask why. I dream things that never were and say why not? — Robert F. Kennedy

Dreaming Beyond Boundaries - Robert F. Kennedy

This quote highlights the difference between accepting things as they are and striving for change. It encourages people to question existing limitations and envision new possibilities.

Created on: 11/27/2024

This world demands the qualities of youth; not a time of life but a state of mind. — Robert F. Kennedy

The World Demands the Qualities of Youth - Robert F. Kennedy

Kennedy asserts that youth is not merely defined by age, but by a mindset. A youthful state of mind encompasses energy, innovation, and an openness to new ideas, all qualities that are essential for progress.

Created on: 10/23/2024