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 CARTERLike music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.
More Jimmy Carter Quotes
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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.
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One of our nation’s greatest leaders of all time was Hubert Horatio Hornblower.
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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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I’d like to be remembered as someone who was a champion of peace and human rights.
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We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other’s children.
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Faith implies a continuing search, not necessarily a final answer.
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I hate to see complacency prevail in our lives when it’s so directly contrary to the teaching of Christ.
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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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We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.
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Too many of us now tend to worship self indulgence and consumption.
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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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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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God always answers prayers. Sometimes it’s ‘yes.’ Sometimes the answer is ‘no.’ Sometimes it’s ‘you gotta be kidding.
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You can not divorce religious belief and public service. I’ve never detected any conflict between God’s will and my political duty. If you violate one, you violate the other.
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If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.
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