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

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Just to travel is rather boring, but to travel with a purpose is educational and exciting. – 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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Education is that whole system of human training within and without the school house walls, which molds and develops men. – W. E. B. Du Bois

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True education is concerned not only with practical goals but also with values. Our aims assure us of our material life, our values make possible our spiritual life. – Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education in the elder, a part of experience. – Francis Bacon

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As a former recipient of these services I can honestly say that the overwhelming majority of TANF recipients are hard-working Americans who are down on their luck, and just want an opportunity to better their lives and those of their family through work and access to education. – Gwen Moore

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