As far as I was concerned, the Depression was an ill wind that blew some good. If it hadn't occurred, my parents would have given me my college education. As it was, I had to scrabble for it. — Sargent Shriver Copy Share Image
In the Peace Corps, the volunteer must be a fully developed, mature person. He must not join to run abroad or escape problems. — Sargent Shriver Copy Share Image
I don't think the Gallup Poll technique is going to be very helpful in determining the goals of our educational system. — Sargent Shriver Copy Share Image
One of the things Mr. Kennedy taught me was that in laying out a new project, you shouldn't try to cope with every little… — Sargent Shriver Copy Share Image
Shatter the glass. In our society that is so self-absorbed, begin to look less at yourself and more at each other. Learn more about… — Sargent Shriver Copy Share Image
When Roosevelt came along, I approved of his program, generally. I figured an economic system should work for people, not vice versa. — Sargent Shriver Copy Share Image
Racists are irrational and illogical in their attempts to justify their prejudices. — Sargent Shriver Copy Share Image
A line has to be drawn somewhere between what is essential and what is peripheral. — Sargent Shriver Copy Share Image
The cure is care. Caring for others is the practice of peace. Caring becomes as important as curing. Caring produces the cure, not the… — Sargent Shriver Copy Share Image
The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about it. — Sargent Shriver Copy Share Image
