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.
JIMMY CARTERPenalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself.
More Jimmy Carter Quotes
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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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Always tell the truth, and take an interest in serving the people around you as much as possible.
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Everyone who has run knows that its most important value is in removing tension and allowing a release from whatever other cares the day may bring.
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We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other’s children.
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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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The stronger the ties that bind us to God, the more likely we are to live, react, and behave in harmony with…greater joy, peace, and happiness.
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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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What are the things that you can’t see that are important? I would say justice, truth, humility, service, compassion, love…They’re the guiding lights of a life.
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I am no big shot. I am not anybody’s boss. I want to be everybody’s servant.
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Jerry Falwell can go straight to hell – and I mean that in a Christian way.
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We cannot resort to simplistic or extreme solutions which substitute myths for common sense.
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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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Communicating our questions, hopes, and fears in prayer makes them-even to ourselves-more open and clear.
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The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices.
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I’d like to be remembered as someone who was a champion of peace and human rights.
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