14 Moving Jimmy Carter Quotes to Honor His Legacy
Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. The 39th President of the United States passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia, on December 29, according to his son, Chip Carter. The former President entered hospice care in February 2023.
President Carter was a renowned humanitarian who founded the Carter Center and worked alongside his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, to support Habitat for Humanity. Rosalynn proceeded him in death in November 2023. The couple is survived by their children Amy, Chip, Jack and Jeff; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Here, we remember President Carter with some of his most profound quotes.
“America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense… human rights invented America.”
“We should live our lives as though Christ was coming this afternoon.”
“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.”
“When people are intimidated about having their own opinions, oppression is at hand.”
“We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.”
“God always answers prayers. Sometimes it's 'yes.' Sometimes the answer is 'no.' Sometimes it's 'you gotta be kidding.'”
“Spirit is like the wind, in that we can't see it but can see its effects, which are profound.”
“My faith demands - this is not optional - my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I can, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.”
“Go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.”
“We cannot change the history of the past.”
“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.”
“We cannot ignore our gift of the future.”
“The best thing I ever did was marrying Rosa.”
“To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others.”
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