Birds sing after a storm why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?

— Rose Kennedy

I have come to the conclusion that the most important element in human life is faith.

— Rose Kennedy

I have had quite an interesting life. My husband was quite successful in the movies, and we went out frequently with Gloria Swanson and other stars.

— Rose Kennedy

I know not age, nor weariness nor defeat.

— Rose Kennedy

I'm like old wine. They don't bring me out very often - but I'm well-preserved.

— Rose Kennedy

I'm one of the most fortunate people in the world.

— Rose Kennedy

I tell myself that God gave my children many gifts - spirit, beauty, intelligence, the capacity to make friends and to inspire respect. There was only one gift he held back - length of life.

— Rose Kennedy

It has been said that time heals all wounds. I don't agree. The wounds remain. Time - the mind, protecting its sanity - covers them with some scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.

— Rose Kennedy

It is selfish to concern oneself with tragedies.

— Rose Kennedy

It's our money, and we're free to spend it any way we please.

— Rose Kennedy