63 Quotes by Sargent Shriver

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

My parents were second cousins. That is enough to explain all of my peculiarities.

It is well to be prepared for life as it is, but it is better to be prepared to make life better than it is.

The roots of racism lie deep in man's nature, wounded and bruised by original sin.

Racism cannot be cured solely by attacking some of the results it produces, like discrimination in housing or in education.

Working in an underdeveloped land for two or three years, the volunteer will often find that his work is routine and full of frustration.

Jews have suffered persecution from misguided Christians who tortured the Jews for their part in killing Christ. These Christians forgot that Christ died because of the sins of all men.

Respect for another man's opinion is worthy. It is the realization that any opinion is valuable, for it is the sign of a rational being.

The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about it.