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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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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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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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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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