If a young person has any idealism at all, it's strongest about the time he finishes college.

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.

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

The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about it.

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

I want to warn anyone who sees the Peace Corps as an alternative to the draft that life may well be easier at Fort Dix or at apost in Germany than it will be with us.

My parents were second cousins. That is enough to explain all of my peculiarities.