If education does not create a need for the best in life, then we are stuck in an undemocratic, rigid caste society.

Any idealist who tries to join the Peace Corps must realize he is not going to change the world overnight.

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

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

Peace requires the simple but powerful recognition that what we have in common as human beings is more important and crucial than what divides us.

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.