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 CARTERTo be true to ourselves, we must be true to others.
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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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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Communicating our questions, hopes, and fears in prayer makes them-even to ourselves-more open and clear.
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I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over.
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I’ve never won an argument with my wife; and the only time I thought I had I found out the argument wasn’t over yet.
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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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If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.
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Wherever life takes us, there are always moments of wonder.
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Every advance in this half-century-Social Security, civil rights, Medicare, aid to education, one after another-came with the support and leadership of American Labor.
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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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We know that a peaceful world cannot long exist, one-third rich and two-thirds hungry.
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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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Unless both sides win, no agreement can be permanent.
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To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others.
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I’m not in favor of the government mandating a prayer in school because our country was founded on the fact that no particular religious faith would have ascendance over or preferential treatment over any other.
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