Bill Adler 
Wit and Wisdom of Ted Kennedy 

The mantras, witticisms, and philosophies of Ted Kennedy, collected by the editor of the New York Times bestselling The Kennedy Wit.’;The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dream shall never die.’ Democratic National Convention, 1980 ‘;Like my brothers before me, I pick up the fallen standard. Sustained by the memory of our priceless years together, I shall try to carry forward that special commitment to justice, to excellence, and to courage that distinguished their lives.’ Speech given before the start of the 1968 Democratic Convention A collection of quotations and philosophies from Ted Kennedy, grouped thematically in categories (‘;Words of Inspiration, ‘ ‘;On the Kennedy Family and its Legacy, ‘ ‘;Personal Reflections, ‘ ‘;On Religion and Public life, ‘ ‘;Lighter Moments, ‘ etc.). Each section will include a brief introduction by the editor to set off the group of quotes, which range from charming little one-liners to Kennedys letter to Pope Benedict that President Obama hand-delivered to the Vatican in July 2009.