It’s not necessary to fear the prospect of failure but to be determined not to fail.
JIMMY CARTERGod always answers prayers. Sometimes it’s ‘yes.’ Sometimes the answer is ‘no.’ Sometimes it’s ‘you gotta be kidding.
More Jimmy Carter Quotes
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The measure of a society is found in how they treat their weakest and most helpless citizens.
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Go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is.
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I have never been happier, more exhilarated, at peace, rested, inspired, and aware of the grandeur of the universe and the greatness of God than when I find myself in a natural setting not much changed from the way He made it.
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God always answers prayers. Sometimes it’s ‘yes.’ Sometimes the answer is ‘no.’ Sometimes it’s ‘you gotta be kidding.
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Trust is very much a part of our democracy.
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When I reflect upon my blessings during my very nice lifetime, I am inspired to make sure that I spend the balance of the days of my existence in a productive way.
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This view that women are somehow inferior to men is not restricted to one religion or belief. It is widespread. Women are prevented from playing a full and equal role in many faiths.
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We should live our lives as though Christ were coming this afternoon.
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We have a tendency to condemn people who are different from us, to define their sins as paramount and our own sinfulness as being insignificant.
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I’m not in favor of the government mandating a prayer in school because our country was founded on the fact that no particular religious faith would have ascendance over or preferential treatment over any other.
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Always tell the truth, and take an interest in serving the people around you as much as possible.
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Too many of us now tend to worship self indulgence and consumption.
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Wherever life takes us, there are always moments of wonder.
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I’ve never won an argument with my wife; and the only time I thought I had I found out the argument wasn’t over yet.
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We are of course a nation of differences. Those differences don’t make us weak. They’re the source of our strength.
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