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.
JIMMY CARTERFor 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.
More Jimmy Carter Quotes
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The test of a government is not how popular it is with the powerful and privileged few but how honestly and fairly it deals with the many who must depend on it.
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To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others.
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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 cannot be both the world’s leading champion of peace and the world’s leading supplier of the weapons of war.
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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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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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Too many of us now tend to worship self indulgence and consumption.
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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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If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement.
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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.
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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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When people are intimidated about having their own opinions, oppression is at hand.
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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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Jerry Falwell can go straight to hell – and I mean that in a Christian way.
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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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