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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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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Racism cannot be cured solely by attacking some of the results it produces, like discrimination in housing or in education. – 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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When a woman earns a dollar, the payback is higher. Shell invest in her children, in their education, health care, and basic needs. The impact of a womans role in the economy benefits society at large. – Andrea Jung

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Education is a fundamental principle of what made America a success. We cant afford to throw any young people away. – Benjamin Carson

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