When you're going through something, whether it's a wonderful thing like having a child or a sad thing like losing somebody, you often feel like 'Oh my God, I'm so overwhelmed; I'm dealing with this huge thing on my own.' In fact, poetry's a nice reminder that, no, everybody goes through it. These are universal experiences.

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"In terms of my marriage, you know, falling in love with my husband was by far the best thing that’s ever happened to me."

- Caroline Kennedy

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"I feel like my grandparents and parents gave me a tremendous amount. And if I can pass some of that on, then I’ll be very happy."

- Caroline Kennedy

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"In terms of my marriage, you know, falling in love with my husband was by far the best thing that's ever happened to me."

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"Falling in love with you was the best thing that ever happened to me."

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"A kind heart can bring light to the darkest of places."

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"In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us."

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