About Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter is an American politician, humanitarian, and author who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, he rose from a humble background to become a leader known for his dedication to peace, democracy, and human rights. Before his presidency, he served as the governor of Georgia and was recognized for his progressive policies. His time in office was marked by economic struggles, energy crises, and significant foreign policy achievements, including the Camp David Accords.
333 Powerful Jimmy Carter Quotes to Inspire You
Here are 333 Powerful quotes by Jimmy Carter on various topics to inspire you.
2. “Somebody said to me, ‘But the Beatles were anti-materialistic.’ That’s a huge myth. John and I literally used to sit down and say, ‘Now, let’s write a swimming pool.’ Paul McCartney I have often wanted to drown my troubles, but I can’t get my wife to go swimming.”
Jimmy Carter
Beatles, Materialism, Humor, Creativity, Myth
8. “I think there ought to be a strict separation or wall built between our religious faith and our practice of political authority in office. I don’t think the President of the United States should extoll Christianity if he happens to be a Christian at the expense of Judaism, Islam or other faiths.”
Jimmy Carter Separation, Faith, Politics, President, Religion
12. “My life since the White House has been much more all-encompassing, much more enjoyable. The main thing that I’ve acquired has been access to the poorest and most destitute, forgotten, and suffering people on Earth. It’s not possible for a President to actually know them.”
Jimmy Carter Life, White House, Poverty, Access, Enjoyment
15. “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 Citizen, Peace, Freedom, Human Rights, Society
17. “I'm taking special treatments for the cancer in my brain and in my liver. Part of the liver was removed, and they did the treatment on four places in my brain with radiation. And now I'm taking a long-term medicine that stimulates my own immune system to fight against cancer.”
Jimmy Carter Cancer, Treatment, Brain, Liver, Immune System
19. “God is not my personal valet. God does not build a protective fence around my life, keep me from trouble, fulfill my personal desires, or guarantee my success. However, through prayer God offers me comfort, reassurance, satisfaction, courage, hope, and peace.”
Jimmy Carter God, Prayer, Comfort, Expectations, Faith
29. “Our Center would be nonpartisan; we would be as innovative as possible, not duplicating or competing with other organizations that were addressing issues successfully; we would not be afraid of possible failure if our goals were worthwhile; and we would operate always with a balanced budget.”
Jimmy Carter Nonpartisan, Innovation, Failure, Goals, Budget
