A country will have authority and influence because of moral factors, not its military strength; because it can be humble and not blatant and arrogant; because our people want to serve others and not dominate others. And a nation without morality will soon lose its influence around the world.
Jimmy CarterIt's a terrible and tragic and counterproductive policy to avoid communicating with people who disagree with us.
Jimmy CarterOne of the surprising things that Brezhnev said when we were in our talks, was - when I proposed that we make these changes in nuclear weaponry, he said, "God will never forgive us if we don't succeed." And, you know, coming from the leader of an atheistic communist country, this surprised everyone.
Jimmy Carter(Doctors) collectively have done more to block adequate medical care for people of this country than any other single group.
Jimmy Carter