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Sargent Shriver

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

Peace

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People who want to help through the Peace Corps should understand that their efforts will take time to make a difference. They need to be patient and realistic about the slow progress involved in creating peace.

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