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.
JIMMY CARTERI think the most challenging thing for me in my life and in the Bible is that we worship Jesus as the Prince of Peace. And America is constantly at war.
More Jimmy Carter Quotes
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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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Every advance in this half-century-Social Security, civil rights, Medicare, aid to education, one after another-came with the support and leadership of American Labor.
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We’ve got to stop crying and start sweating, stop talking and start walking, stop cursing and start praying. The strength we need will not come from the White House, but from every house in America.
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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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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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We know that a peaceful world cannot long exist, one-third rich and two-thirds hungry.
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Aggression unopposed becomes a contagious disease.
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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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America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America.
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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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We should live our lives as though Christ were coming this afternoon.
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Because (grandparents) are usually free to love and guide and befriend the young without having to take daily responsibility for them, they can often reach out past pride and fear of failure and close the space between generations.
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Wherever life takes us, there are always moments of wonder.
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We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace. We can make these changes – and we must.
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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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