Acts of service Quote by Joe Kennedy III

Peace Corps helps promote global acceptance of the principles of international peace and non-violent co-existence among people of diverse cultures and systems of government.

— Sam Farr

I wanted the Peace Corps to be something very vague and unorganized, and to a large extent it was. It did not run smoothly.…

— Paul Theroux

But if the life will not be easy, it will be rich and satisfying. For every young American who participates in the Peace Corps-who…

— John F. Kennedy

I think I am typical in believing that the Peace Corps trained us brilliantly and then did little more except send us into the…

— Paul Theroux

I think the Peace Corps is a fine thing, don't you?" he said. "Well," I replied, "it's certainly better than War Corps.

— Erich Segal

The Peace Corps is an outstanding organization that promotes peace through helping countless individuals who want to help build a better life for the…

— Solomon Ortiz

For to me every sort of peace with the citizens seemed to be of more service than civil war.

— Marcus Tullius Cicero

Every day, people serve their neighbors and our nation in many different ways, from helping a child learn and easing the loneliness of those…

— John McCain

The lessons from the peace process are clear; whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together…

— Queen Elizabeth II

Regardless of how you feel about war and peace those serving military are doing a duty for the rest of us and they're protecting…

— Linda Cardellini

It's better to send in the Peace Corps than the Marine Corps.

— Anonymous

I wish the Peace Corps and its volunteers continued success and perseverance. We are grateful for their contributions to society and dedication to providing…

— Kenny Marchant