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.
JIMMY CARTERBecause 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.
More Jimmy Carter Quotes
-
-
One of our nation’s greatest leaders of all time was Hubert Horatio Hornblower.
JIMMY CARTER -
I 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.
JIMMY CARTER -
I am convinced that UFOs exist because I’ve seen one.
JIMMY CARTER -
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 CARTER -
To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others.
JIMMY CARTER -
I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over.
JIMMY CARTER -
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.
JIMMY CARTER -
I have one life and one chance to make it count for something… My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.
JIMMY CARTER -
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 CARTER -
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.
JIMMY CARTER -
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.
JIMMY CARTER -
I am no big shot. I am not anybody’s boss. I want to be everybody’s servant.
JIMMY CARTER -
It is difficult for the common good to prevail against the intense concentration of those who have a special interest, especially if the decisions are made behind locked doors.
JIMMY CARTER -
Wherever life takes us, there are always moments of wonder.
JIMMY CARTER -
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.
JIMMY CARTER






