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.
JIMMY CARTEROne of our nation’s greatest leaders of all time was Hubert Horatio Hornblower.
More Jimmy Carter Quotes
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Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.
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Everyone has a right to peaceful coexistence, the basic personal freedoms, the alleviation of suffering, and the opportunity to lead a productive life.
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A fundamentalist can’t bring himself or herself to negotiate with people who disagree with them because the negotiating process itself is an indication of implied equality.
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The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices.
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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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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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We know that a peaceful world cannot long exist, one-third rich and two-thirds hungry.
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We cannot resort to simplistic or extreme solutions which substitute myths for common sense.
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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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War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other’s children.
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The abuse of women and girls is the most pervasive and unaddressed human right violation on earth.
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I want to make it clear,if there is ever a conflict [between environmental quality and economic growth], I will go for beauty, clean air, water, and landscape.
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Go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is.
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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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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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