Quote by Sargent Shriver
As far as I was concerned, the Depression was an ill wind that ble

As far as I was concerned, the Depression was an ill wind that blew some good. If it hadnt occurred, my parents would have given me my college education. As it was, I had to scrabble for it. – Sargent Shriver

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Any idealist who tries to join the Peace Corps must realize he is not going to change the world overnight. – Sargent Shriver

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The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But were not apologetic about it. – Sargent Shriver

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I dont have to run the Peace Corps. I could live without seeing my picture in the newspapers and without being interviewed. – Sargent Shriver

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The education cuts in the Presidents budget are both irresponsible and morally unjustifiable. – Chaka Fattah

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If we do not provide education for every single American, we are consigning those without an education to second-class status. – Patrick J. Kennedy

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Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another. – G.K. Chesterton

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About half my work in education is U.S. political reform around school districts and charter schools, and creating more room for entrepreneurial organizations to develop. And about half on technology, which I look at as a global platform. – Reed Hastings

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There is one advantage to having nothing, it never needs repair. – Frank A. Clark

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I just enjoy life now. I just enjoy every morning I get to wake up. – Nas

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