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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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If education does not create a need for the best in life, then we are stuck in an undemocratic, rigid caste society. – Sargent Shriver

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The only genuine elite is the elite of those men and women who gave their lives to justice and charity. – Sargent Shriver

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The Peace Corps would give thousands of young Americans a chance to see at first hand the conditions in remote areas of the world. – Sargent Shriver

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The test and the use of mans education is that he finds pleasure in the exercise of his mind. – Jacques Barzun

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