I hate to see complacency prevail in our lives when it’s so directly contrary to the teaching of Christ.
JIMMY CARTERI’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.
More Jimmy Carter Quotes
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Human identity is no longer defined by what one does but rather by what one owns.
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Trust is very much a part of our democracy.
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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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Penalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself.
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We simply must have faith in each other, faith in our ability to govern ourselves, and faith in the future of this Nation. Restoring that faith and that confidence to America is now the most important task we face.
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America has no functioning democracy at this moment.
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The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices.
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It is difficult for the common good to prevail against the intense concentration of those who have a special interest, especially if the decisions are made behind locked doors.
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You always get back much more than you give.
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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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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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God always answers prayers. Sometimes it’s ‘yes.’ Sometimes the answer is ‘no.’ Sometimes it’s ‘you gotta be kidding.
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If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.
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We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.
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I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over.
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