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

Serve, serve, serve. Because in the end, it will be the servants who save us all.

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.

As far as I was concerned, the Depression was an ill wind that blew some good. If it hadn't occurred, my parents would have given me my college education. As it was, I had to scrabble for it.

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

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.