"America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense…human rights invented America."

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The theme of experience is universal, yet Jimmy Carter manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on experience often shapes our reality.

About Jimmy Carter

James Earl Carter Jr. was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975 and in the Georgia State Senate from 1963 to 1967. He lived longer than any other president in U.S. history, reaching age 100.

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"We cannot be both the world's leading champion of peace and the world's leading supplier of the weapons of war."

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"We must make it clear that a platform of 'I hate gay men and women' is not a way to become president of the United States."

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"To know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

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"I say grace. I'm a big believer in grace. I happen to believe in a God that made all the food and so I'm pretty grateful for that and I thank him for that. But I'm also thankful for the people that put the food on the table."

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