Quotes from Sargent Shriver

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

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.

It wouldn't kill me if I were never nominated or elected to anything.

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

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

Being accused of enthusiasm is something I'll never live down.

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

Christian virtues unite men. Racism separates them.