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“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 ConventionA collection of quotations and philosophies from Ted Kennedy,grouped thematically in categories (“Words of Inspiration,” “Onthe Kennedy Family and its Legacy,” “Personal Reflections,” “OnReligion and Public life,” “Lighter Moments,” etc.). Each sectionwill include a brief introduction by the editor to set off the groupof quotes, which range from charming little one-liners to Kennedy's letterto Pope Benedict that President Obama hand-delivered to the Vatican inJuly 2009.