15 Jimmy Carter Quotes That Are as True Now as They Were Then
James Earl Carter Jr. is an American humanitarian and politician who held office as the 39th President of the United States from the years 1977 until 1981. Carter, a member of the Democratic Party was the 76th governor of Georgia from the years 1971 until 1975, and also a Georgia state senator from 1963 until 1967. At 99 years old, Carter is both the longest-lived President in U.S. history as well as the oldest living former U.S. President. We’ll take a look at some of the most memorable quotes that Jimmy Carter has gifted the world with.
1. On being true to ourselves
“To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others.”
2. On judging others different from you
“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.”
3. On how to measure society
“The measure of a society is found in how they treat their weakest and most helpless citizens.”
4. On the unpredictability of life
“Where life takes us, there are always moments of wonder.”
5. On the mirage behind money and fame
“We tend to think that money and fame and the adulation of others will make us happy. But we come to realize that those things are not foundations for real success.”
6. On adjusting to changing times
“We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.”
7. On the struggles of the common good
“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.”
8. On being materialistic
“Piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives which have no confidence or purpose.”
9. On reconciling differences
“There should be an honest attempt at the reconciliation of differences before resorting to combat.”
10. On nature
“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.”
11. On expressing your opinions
“When people are intimidated about having their own opinions, oppression is at hand.”
12. On human identity
“Human identity is no longer defined by what one does but rather by what one owns.”
13. On the effects of spirit
“Spirit is like the wind, in that we can’t see it but can see its effects, which are profound.”
14. On taking a risk
“Go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is.”
15. On moving on from the past
“We cannot change the history of the past.”
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