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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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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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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

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It is precisely our job as Catholics to speak the truth as plainly and precisely as we can. – Sargent Shriver

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