The peace corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we’re not apologetic about it. — Sargent Shriver
Racists are irrational and illogical in their attempts to justify their prejudices. — Sargent Shriver
It is the realization that any opinion is valuable, for it is the sign of a rational being. — Sargent Shriver
The natural idealism of youth is an idealism, alas, for which we do not always provide as many outlets as we should. — Sargent Shriver
The only genuine elite is the elite of those men and women who gave their lives to justice and charity. — Sargent Shriver
My parents had always preached the virtues of hard work. But hard work is one thing; economic struggle is another. — Sargent Shriver
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. — Sargent Shriver
Racism cannot be cured solely by attacking some of the results it produces, like discrimination in housing or in education. — Sargent Shriver
Just to travel is rather boring, but to travel with a purpose is educational and exciting. — Sargent Shriver