Pope Francis Quotes

In the presence of grandparent and grandchild, past and future merge in the present.

I go to my grandchildren. They keep their grandpa informed on what's going on.

In my generation, we learned how to be leaders by being exposed to and involved with adults who empowered us and gave us a sense that we could choose things. We've let down the generations coming behind us and we are trying to re- establish that connection.

Because (grandparents) are usually free to love and guide and befriend the young without having to take daily responsibility for them, they can often reach out past pride and fear of failure and close the space between generations.

Somehow, we have to get older people back close to growing children if we are to restore a sense of community, acquire knowledge of the past, and provide a sense of the future.

I've often accused my grandchildren of never having seen one of my films.

I love my brothers' kids. It's funny - as an uncle, you become so protective of them.

My parents came to visit every two months and brought plenty of books.

I'm kind of crazy with karma. I really believe that everything you do revisits you, so, I'm really adamant about the kids seeing the grandparents, so like, I can see my grandkids, you know what I mean?

When I look in the mirror, I sometimes think I'm getting old, but then I have two generations behind me so that helps puts things into perspective. I am a grandmother now, but at least my nine-year-old grandson Jude calls me Glamma and not Granny.

My maternal grandmother was the longest-lived of my grandparents. She migrated to Australia in her 80s and lived into her 90s. It was great that she got to be part of my adult life.

I have 17 nieces and nephews, who are a pure delight. We have hiked and biked and fasted and prayed together.

It's hard not to be impressed by my older relatives.

You know, we're a tight family. I live right down the street from my folks. I talk to my mother every day. I'm a momma's boy. We all are. So there's no exclusion in this family. You're part of it. We embrace you and lift you up.

My daughter loves stories about my childhood, and we both love discussing women's issues. She's a wise and mature ten-year-old.

My dad was a great movie companion. He wouldn't diminish 'The Jerk.' If I liked it, he liked it. He could see it through my eyes.

You might be surprised by how interested young people are in older people.

When my mom turned 91, I wanted to use the time that we have left in our lives to get to know each other as adults.

The least anyone can do is pay attention to their parents and people who are elder to them.

I write because I enjoy it and that I can give it to my granddaughter.

I adore my niece and nephews and love spending time with them.

I remember going for a drink of water, and one old bloke shouts, 'Hey you, young lad! Your grandad is under that grass!' I just turned around to him, gave him the thumbs up and said: 'Nae problem!'

I spent a lot of my school vacations in Devlali because my grandparents lived in the cantonment there.

I absolutely loathe and hate the work... But I love youth. I realise how lucky it is being with youth, and what an honour that is. Nowhere else could a fat 47-year-old speak to people as young as this. They'd think you were a paedophile.

What interested me most about the Kennedys was the family situation. Somehow, they had created this family that lasted over time, they had a sense of connection to one another. Especially now, when people are spread all over the country and they don't see grandparents and parents, this family bonded together.