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

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.

Racism cannot be cured solely by attacking some of the results it produces, like discrimination in housing or in education.

The Peace Corps represents some, if not all, of the best virtues in this society. It stands for everything that America has ever stood for. It stands for everything we believe in and hope to achieve in the world.

Racists are irrational and illogical in their attempts to justify their prejudices.

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

What can change the world today is the same thing that has changed it in the past-an idea and the service of dedicated, committed individuals to that idea.