Quotes by Sargent Shriver

About Sargent Shriver:

Robert Sargent "Sarge" Shriver, Jr. was an American politician and activist. As the husband of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, he was part of the Kennedy family, serving in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. Shriver was the driving force behind the creation of the Peace Corps, founded the Job Corps, Head Start and other programs as the "architect" of Johnson's "War on Poverty" and served as the United States Ambassador to France.
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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

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.

Sargent Shriver

I want to warn anyone who sees the Peace Corps as an alternative to the draft that life may well be easier at Fort Dix or at apost in Germany than it will be with us.

Sargent Shriver

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.

Sargent Shriver

In the Peace Corps, the volunteer must be a fully developed, mature person. He must not join to run abroad or escape problems.

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

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

Sargent Shriver

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

Sargent Shriver

Just to travel is rather boring, but to travel with a purpose is educational and exciting.

Sargent Shriver

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

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.

Sargent Shriver

Christian virtues unite men. Racism separates them.

Sargent Shriver

The only genuine elite is the elite of those men and women who gave their lives to justice and charity.

Sargent Shriver

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.

Sargent Shriver

It is precisely our job as Catholics to speak the truth as plainly and precisely as we can.

Sargent Shriver

Does politics have to be injected into everything?

Sargent Shriver

My parents had always preached the virtues of hard work. But hard work is one thing; economic struggle is another.

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When Roosevelt came along, I approved of his program, generally. I figured an economic system should work for people, not vice versa.

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

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There is an alternative to war. It has been with us forever.

Sargent Shriver

Author Bio

  • NameSargent Shriver
  • DescriptionRobert Sargent Shriver, Jr.
  • BornNovember 9, 1915
  • DiedJanuary 18, 2011
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionOfficer; Lawyer; Diplomat; Ambassador; Politician
  • AwardsGrand Gold Decoration Of Styria; Purple Heart; Presidential Medal Of Freedom; Four Freedoms Award - Freedom From Want; Pacem In Terris Award