There's no doubt that usually a president's public image is enhanced by going to war. That never did appeal to me. Jimmy Carter More Quotes by Jimmy Carter More Quotes From Jimmy Carter I am not here as a public official, but as a citizen of a troubled world who finds hope in a growing consensus that the generally accepted goals of society are peace, freedom, human rights, environmental quality, the alleviation of suffering, and the rule of law. Jimmy Carter freedom rights peace I don't laugh at people any more when they say they've seen UFOs. I've seen one myself! Jimmy Carter ufo laughing people The first step in providing economic equality for women is to ensure a stable economy in which every person who wants to work can work. Jimmy Carter equality want work People would ask me how I could stand the long campaigning, how I could stand being charged with the responsibilities of a great nation, one of the most powerful and difficult jobs in the world. Jimmy Carter powerful inspirational jobs We will have an unchallenged, open, panoramic opportunity on a global scale to demonstrate the finest aspects of what we know in this country: peace, freedom, democracy, human rights, benevolent sharing, love, the easing of human suffering. Jimmy Carter business inspirational country Building confidence and constructive relations between Sudan and South Sudan is urgent Jimmy Carter constructive building relation It is clear that global challenges must be met with an emphasis on peace, in harmony with others, with strong alliances and international consensus. Jimmy Carter strong business inspirational No poor, rural, weak, or black person should ever again have to bear the additional burden of being deprived of the opportunity for an education, a job, or simple justice. Jimmy Carter education opportunity jobs Our American values are not luxuries but necessities, not the salt in our bread, but the bread itself. Our common vision of a free and just society is our greatest source of cohesion at home and strength abroad, greater than the bounty of our material blessings. Jimmy Carter patriotic blessing home Acknowledging the physical realities of our planet does not mean a dismal future of endless sacrifice. In fact, acknowledging these realities is the first step in dealing with them. We can meet the resource problems of the world - water, food, minerals, farmlands, forests, overpopulation, pollution - if we tackle them with courage and foresight. Jimmy Carter future sacrifice mean On the basis of both values and interests, the natural relationship between Islam and the United States is one of friendship. Jimmy Carter islam united-states natural I thought a lot about our Nation and what I should do as President. And Sunday night before last, I made a speech about two problems of our countryenergy and malaise. Jimmy Carter sunday night two Earlier in my life I thought the things that mattered were the things that you could see, like your car, your house, your wealth, your property, your office. But as I've grown older I've become convinced that the things that matter most are the things that you can't see -- the love you share with others, your inner purpose, your comfort with who you are. Jimmy Carter car office love-you We have the deepest respect and reverence for Islam and all who share the faith of Islam. Jimmy Carter reverence islam share I've just finished my 20th book this past year and I'm working on my 21st book about the Middle East right now that I'll finish this year. And I get up early in the morning and when I get tired of the computer and tired of doing research, I walk 20 steps out to my woodshop and I either build furniture or paint paintings. I'm an artist too. Jimmy Carter tired morning book From the beginning, the United States has enjoyed close and valued ties with the Muslim world. Jimmy Carter islam united-states ties We believe that the first time we're born, as children, it's human life given to us; and when we accept Jesus as our Savior, it's a new life. That's what "born again" means. Jimmy Carter life children jesus Forgiving is one of the most difficult things for a human being to do, but I think it means looking at some slight you feel, putting yourself in the position of the other person, and wiping away any sort of resentment and antagonism you feel toward them. Then let that other person know that everything is perfectly friendly and normal between you. Jimmy Carter forgiveness anger mean When your troops go to war, the prime minister or the president change overnight from an administrator, dealing with taxation and welfare and health and deteriorating roads, into the commander-in-chief. And it's just become almost unpatriotic to describe Bush's fallacious and ill-advised and mistaken and sometimes misleading actions. Jimmy Carter change president war In the final analysis, true justice is not a matter of courts and law books, but of a commitment in each of us to liberty and mutual respect. Jimmy Carter respect book commitment
