The natural idealism of youth is an idealism, alas, for which we do not always provide as many outlets as we should.

I don't think the Gallup Poll technique is going to be very helpful in determining the goals of our educational system.

One of the things Mr. Kennedy taught me was that in laying out a new project, you shouldn't try to cope with every little problem.

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

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

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

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