63 Quotes by Sargent Shriver

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

As far as I was concerned, the Depression was an ill wind that blew some good. If it hadn’t occurred, my parents would have given me my college education. As it was, I had to scrabble for it.

I don’t think the Gallup Poll technique is going to be very helpful in determining the goals of our educational system.

If a young person has any idealism at all, it’s strongest about the time he finishes college.

I don’t have to run the Peace Corps. I could live without seeing my picture in the newspapers and without being interviewed.

One of the things Mr. Kennedy taught me was that in laying out a new project, you shouldn’t try to cope with every little problem.

Joe Kennedy isn’t in the habit of having incompetents around. I wouldn’t have lasted three months if I didn’t have some ability.

I hate goofballs.