The roots of racism lie deep in man's nature, wounded and bruised by original sin.

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

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.

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.

Do the job first. Worry about the clearance later.

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.

It is not what you get out of life that counts. It's what you give and what is given from the heart.

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.

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

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

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

I don't give up. That makes me incredibly resilient or maybe stupid or just plain stubborn. Whichever...

If we want to live consciously, if we want to enjoy our life and not spend it simply completing the task of surviving, each of us must find answers to the questions concerning our destiny

I have a huge respect for writers and realise that this is not an area that I find easy. I doubt that I would have the patience in front of a blank sheet of paper to become a writer.

I am easily persuaded to continue to have fun.

Football is my life. There is no question about that.

Soul's escaping through this hole that is gaping

Michael Jackson has been my idol since before I could even walk.

What attracts me specifically to roles is the heart of the character.

Anything dead coming back to life hurts.

But for what purpose was the earth formed?" asked Candide. "To drive us mad," replied Martin.