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We cannot resort to simplistic or extreme solutions which substitute myths for common sense.

Jimmy Carter

The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices.
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Fear Humanity Prejudice Strong
Trust is very much a part of our democracy.
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Democracy Ourselves Trust
Aggression unopposed becomes a contagious disease.
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Aggression Angry Sick
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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Equality Faith Inferior Play Prevent View Woman
The truth is that male religious leaders have had – and still have – an option to interpret holy teachings either to exalt or subjugate women. They have, for their own selfish ends, overwhelmingly chosen the latter.
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Choice End Leadership Male Religious Teaching Truth
America has no functioning democracy at this moment.
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Democracy Function Moments
Faith implies a continuing search, not necessarily a final answer.
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Answer Faith Final Necessary
If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.
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Achievement Fear Human Mad Yourself
Go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is.
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Effort Fruit Struggle
I am convinced that UFOs exist because I’ve seen one.
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Existence Myself See
When people are intimidated about having their own opinions, oppression is at hand.
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Hands Intimidation Opinion People
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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Cry Home Need Requirement Start Strength Talk White
Communicating our questions, hopes, and fears in prayer makes them-even to ourselves-more open and clear.
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Communication Fear Hope Open Ourselves Question
It’s not necessary to fear the prospect of failure but to be determined not to fail.
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Determination Failure Fear Necessary
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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Compassionate Government Honesty Myself Nation People
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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Father Life Memories Myself President Public

We cannot resort to simplistic or extreme solutions which substitute myths for common sense.

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