158. ROBERT F. KENNEDY: A ripple of hope
Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968) was an American politician. As Attorney General, Kennedy layed the smackdown on organised crime, spoke out for civil rights and was chief counsel to his brother, President John F. Kennedy. After his brother was assassinated, Kennedy served as New York senator before running as a presidential candidate for the 1968 election. Committed to improving the conditions of the poor and racial minorities, Kennedy was the favourite to win the Democratic party nomination until he was also tragically assassinated.
This quote is taken from Kennedy’s famous Day of Affirmation speech, given in South Africa in 1966. Kennedy’s five-day visit to South Africa, where he spoke out against apartheid, inspired millions of South Africans. You can listen to the audio of the quote here, and it is now inscribed on Kennedy’s memorial.
One of Kennedy’s favourite quotes, which he used often in speeches, is by George Bernard Shaw:
“There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why? I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?”
This is the latest comic featuring the boy Dragonslayer. Read his previous adventures:
PART 1. CALVIN COOLIDGE: Never Give Up
PART 2. OSWALD CHAMBERS: Mountains and Valleys
PART 3. SAMUEL BECKETT: Ever Tried. Ever Failed
PART 4. WINSTON CHURCHILL: Never Yield to Force
– Thanks to Daniel for submitting this quote.
Discussion (40) ¬
That was awesome. One of your best ever!
Hi Gav this is very timely for the Filipinos. Today we celebrate the death of a hero who embodies your art above.
Lol…looks like Sean^^ beat me to it. But one word sums this up…AWESOME!
When will this be available as a poster? It’s fantastic.
Liked the final convalescing scene very much. First time seeing a dragon with a bandage in such a scene!
Very powerful messages are sent across your comics. Do you accept Bitcoin?
Neat ep,
Was wondering, anything coming up by Khalil Gibran?
Awesome site regardless!
That’s a amazing story…….. I love the way you turn poem/quote into a great story….
Love it! Are you a fan of How to Train Your Dragon by chance…
It’s “laid” the smackdown.
Awesome, as Always! Thank you Gav!
Awesome man!
on a silly note: I thought they were gonna do the ALS ice bucket challenge! haha
Lovely
Gav, thanks for this! I was contemplating about whether I should make a speech in school about a social issue I genuinely care about (which might be perceived as overzealousness by my classmates) or about something more frivolous. Now I know I should definitely speak about the former!
hi….finally read all of your comics, thank you for all your inspirational comics, I love it.
It is a nice comic showing how a determined and just man can wound the deadly monster of injustice.
I smell another hidden quote here… 😉
Would it be wrong to ship this?
Powerful powerful powerful stuff!
That’s a game changer! 🙂
Love it like the rest of your works.
I see Gavin as the little guy who is riding on the dragon.
Love this piece, reminds me of How to Train Your Dragon (first movie)
Was this were you got your inspiration for the art?
This is my favorite one so far! RFK is such an inspiration. Please make it available to purchase!
Glad this adventurer is back…
Thanks. Trained for n completed my first marathon. . Every time, when I heard a discouraging voice, I came here for inspiration. Thanks a lot.
Love it like the rest of your works.
I see Gavin as the little guy who is riding on the dragon.
Glad this adventurer is back…
Love this piece, reminds me of How to Train Your Dragon (first movie)
Was this were you got your inspiration for the art?????
It is a nice comic showing how a determined and just man can wound the deadly monster of injustice.
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These just keeping getting more wonderful, if that’s possible! Thank you for sharing your art Gavin. Really appreciate and love your work.
Great comic, like it.
Thanks article for this
Thanks for article.
like it.
As to the Seven Deadly Sins, I deplore Pride, Wrath, Lust, Envy and Greed. Gluttony and Sloth I pretty much plan my day around.
Most will give up an acre of freedom for a closet of security.
Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it.
what’s with the dragon/serpent fetish i see in so many comics today?
The quickest way for a parent to get a child’s attention is to sit down and look comfortable
Thank you Gavin for your “ROBERT F. KENNEDY: A ripple of hope” comic post
http://vuelosdelalma.blogspot.com/2013/11/kampung-inggris-pare-kediri.html
If you’re going through hell, keep going. Winston Churchill
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