Quote by Sargent Shriver

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.

As far as I was concerned, the Depression was an ill wind th

Summary

This quote expresses the perspective of the speaker towards the Great Depression, a period of economic hardship in the 1930s. The quote suggests that while the Depression had negative consequences, such as the speaker being unable to receive a college education provided by their parents, it also brought unexpected positive outcomes. The speaker mentions having to work hard and "scrabble" for their education as a result of the Depression. This implies that the difficult circumstances forced the speaker to become resourceful, independent, and driven, potentially leading to personal growth and the development of valuable skills.

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By Sargent Shriver

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