Nov 2023

On our blog, we share our Quote of the Week as well as other insights about our work and about our community. As our society continues to struggle with some of the same issues that Sargent Shriver focused on -- poverty, racism, inequality, war -- we believe it's important to share our stories with each other. Do you have a story to share about Sargent Shriver or about one of the issues he cared about? Share your story with us by emailing it to info@sargentshriver.org. Maybe we'll post it here!

Nov 03

"Seize Every Opportunity" to Eliminate Polarization

by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute

"Here at home there is an unease and a fear that drives the public debates and our public policies in ways that divide us one from one another. Elections are run by those who seek so-called wedge issues that prey on misinformation and demonization of the opposition. We hear that illegal...

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Nov 10

"Scholars are needed as much as saints"

by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute

"I suggest we commence the long, hard task -- where scholars are needed as much as saints -- of lifting ourselves from 'the pursuit of happiness' to an additional and new level of political thought and moral vigor: to 'the pursuit of holiness'... So it will take a thousand years for human...

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Nov 17

Prosperity

by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute

"Prosperity, like justice, liberates creativity. It gives hope and incentive. Men can raise their families decently and plan for the future. Prosperity with justice creates harmony between nations and removes the causes of war."Sargent Shriver | November 1, 1972Our Quote of the Week...

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Nov 24

Change the World by Reaching Within

by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute

"If like a scientist you will take the raw materials of your mind and your body and process them through the laboratory of humility, prayer and neighborly love, the result will be a second explosion heard 'round the world. You will be raised into a life of overwhelming love, great peace, and...

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