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I don't believe in gutter politics. I don't believe in gutter journalism. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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I lost myself in the process and I realized how much I had identified myself with Maria Shriver, newswoman. When that was gone, I had to really sit back and go, 'Well, actually, who am I today?' ↗

— Maria Shriver

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I made the mistake of thinking that external accomplishments would bring me peace. I thought it was about the job or a book or making a name for myself. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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I thought I had to show people that I would get in early, stay late or even all night, work on holidays. I didn't want to be the rich kid who was along for a free ride. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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I think that public service is tough on a family - no ifs, ands, buts about it. I have my own personal wishes, but they're not always front and center. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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I was happy being a journalist. I didn't realize losing my job, my identity went with it. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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You can spend the rest of your life trying to figure out what other people expect from you, or you can make a decision to let that all go. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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Christian virtues unite men. Racism separates them. ↗

— Sargent Shriver

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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. ↗

— Sargent Shriver

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The only genuine elite is the elite of those men and women who gave their lives to justice and charity. ↗

— Sargent Shriver

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