The respect for human rights is one of the most significant advantages of a free and democratic nation in the peaceful struggle for influence, and we should use this good weapon as effectively as possible. Jimmy Carter More Quotes by Jimmy Carter More Quotes From Jimmy Carter 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. Jimmy Carter divorce religious believe 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. Jimmy Carter volunteer differences people 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 selfish religious fear If you fear making anyone mad, then you ultimately probe for the lowest common denominator of human achievement. Jimmy Carter graduation inspirational funny Jerry Falwell can go straight to hell - and I mean that in a Christian way. Jimmy Carter religious christian mean 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. Jimmy Carter presidential support rights Faith implies a continuing search, not necessarily a final answer. Jimmy Carter hope faith god 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. Jimmy Carter environmental-quality air water Our laws were not designed to accommodate three or four thousand refugees coming here per day. Our laws were designed for people to be screened in a foreign country, carefully catalogued, and brought here a few at a time. This just didn't happen. Jimmy Carter law country people Spirit is like the wind, in that we can't see it but can see its effects, which are profound. Jimmy Carter spirit wind profound In order for us human beings to commit ourselves personally to the inhumanity of war, we find it necessary first to dehumanize our opponents, which is in itself a violation of the beliefs of all religions. Once we characterize our adversaries as beyond the scope of God's mercy and grace, their lives lose all value. Jimmy Carter war life order We have seven and a half times as many people in prison. And we have eight times as many black women in prison now as we did in 1981, when I left the White House. So that's been one of the major concerns I've had as a non-lawyer, to criticize the American justice system, which is highly biased against black people and poor people. And it still is. Jimmy Carter eight white justice I hate to see complacency prevail in our lives when it's so directly contrary to the teaching of Christ. Jimmy Carter smugness hate teaching Billy Graham is one of my great lifetime heroes. I think he epitomizes the essence of what a Christian leader should be. I have participated in some of his crusades a couple of times in Atlanta. I've seen the profound impact he's had on me personally, and on other people who were not Christians and accepted Christ as Savior. Jimmy Carter couple hero christian Communicating our questions, hopes, and fears in prayer makes them-even to ourselves-more open and clear. Jimmy Carter communicate clear prayer Two centuries ago our nation's birth was a milestone in the long quest for freedom, but the bold and brilliant dream which excited the founders of our nation still awaits its consummation. I have no new dream to set forth today, but rather urge a fresh faith in the old dream. Jimmy Carter dream two long It's not necessary to fear the prospect of failure but to be determined not to fail. Jimmy Carter failure morning inspirational Human identity is no longer defined by what one does but rather by what one owns. Jimmy Carter malaise identity doe The bottom line is this: Peace will come to Israel and the Middle East only when the Israeli government is willing to comply with international law, with the Roadmap for Peace, with official American policy, with the wishes of a majority of its own citizens - and honor its own previous commitments - by accepting its legal borders. All Arab neighbors must pledge to honor Israel's right to live in peace under these conditions. Jimmy Carter government law commitment We've got to stop crying and start sweating, stop talking and start walking, stop cursing and start praying. The strength we need will not come from the White House, but from every house in America. Jimmy Carter white talking america
