Sargent Shriver Quotes & Sayings
41 most famous Sargent Shriver quotes and sayings. These are the first 10 quotes we have for him. He was an American politician who passed away on 18 January, 2011.
“If education does not create a need for the best in life, then we are stuck in an undemocratic, rigid caste society.”
“We must treat the disease of racism. This means we must understand the disease.”
“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.”
“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 Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about it.”
“Racists are irrational and illogical in their attempts to justify their prejudices.”
“The only genuine elite is the elite of those men and women who gave their lives to justice and charity.”
“Racism cannot be cured solely by attacking some of the results it produces, like discrimination in housing or in education.”
“Any idealist who tries to join the Peace Corps must realize he is not going to change the world overnight.”
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