Robert Sargent "Sarge" Shriver, Jr. (November 9, 1915—January 18, 2011) was an American and activist.
Any idealist who tries to join the Peace Corps must realize he is not going to change the world overnight. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
If education does not create a need for the best in life, then we are stuck in an undemocratic, rigid caste society. Use this quote
Racism cannot be cured solely by attacking some of the results it produces, like discrimination in housing or in education. Use this quote
Do we talk about the dignity of work? Do we give our students any reason for believing it is worthwhile to sacrifice for their work because such sacrifices improve the psychological and mental health of the person who makes them? Use this quote
Christian virtues unite men. Racism separates them. Use this quote
The roots of racism lie deep in man's nature, wounded and bruised by original sin. Use this quote
The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about it. Use this quote
I don't have to run the Peace Corps. I could live without seeing my picture in the newspapers and without being interviewed. Use this quote
In the Peace Corps, the volunteer must be a fully developed, mature person. He must not join to run abroad or escape problems. Use this quote
