For the first time in the history of our country the majority of our people believe that the next five years will be worse than the past five years.
JIMMY CARTERI am convinced that UFOs exist because I’ve seen one.
More Jimmy Carter Quotes
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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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The measure of a society is found in how they treat their weakest and most helpless citizens.
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Spirit is like the wind, in that we can’t see it but can see its effects, which are profound.
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Because we are now running out of gas and oil, we must prepare quickly for a third change, to strict conservation and to the use of … permanent renewable energy sources, like solar power.
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Jesus never said a word about homosexuality. In all of his teachings about multiple things – he never said that gay people should be condemned. I personally think it is very fine for gay people to be married in civil ceremonies.
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Communicating our questions, hopes, and fears in prayer makes them-even to ourselves-more open and clear.
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Faith implies a continuing search, not necessarily a final answer.
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And so I say to you and to others around the world, whether they wish us well or ill – do not underestimate us Americans. We lack neither strength nor wisdom.
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I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over.
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All I want is the same thing you want. To have a nation with a government that is as good and honest and decent and competent and compassionate and as filled with love as are the American people.
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To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others.
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Throughout my life, I’ve seen the difference that volunteering efforts can make in people’s lives. I know the personal value of service as a local volunteer.
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The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices.
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Many of the most highly publicized events of my presidency are not nearly as memorable or significant in my life as fishing with my daddy.
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I have often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can’t get my wife to go swimming.
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