Jimmy Carter Quotes
We have a special relationship with Israel. It's absolutely crucial that no one in our country or around the world ever doubt that our number one committment in the Middle East is to protect the right of Israel to exist, to exist permanently, and to exist in peace. It's a special relationship.
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Sometimes what I think what the news is missing is the human element, the connection - the moment that you look into a little girl's eyes or a father who has just left his family and risked everything just to try and survive.
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Water for People is a non-profit international organization that brings together communities, entrepreneurs, governments - people - to create solutions that empower people to maintain their own reliable water systems and sanitation.
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Anti-Semitism has not disappeared, and European Jews have too often come under attack.
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You never realise that you have an impact on people's lives. There are so many girls that go through so many problems and who come to me. I really try and take time to speak to as many people as possible.
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It is a poor cause which has to be lied for regularly.
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There is no better way to bring people together than with desserts.
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When Elvis was performing, you just tried to figure out a way to get there. I think he set all the records and anyone that has ever had the good fortune to see him, you know what it's like to try to get in to see Elvis. It was impossible, practically.
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I'm a professor of national security studies, and I know a lot more about fighting than Rumsfeld does.
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I always say you've only got one life to live, and you're not promised a tomorrow. So, you might as well just have a good time with it.
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I don't care how popular I am. I'm not putting myself out there to run for higher office.
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My parents are both average size. For them to have a child who was very, very different and very, very small must have been incredibly hard.
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The painting develops before my eyes, unfolding its surprises as it progresses. It is this which gives me the sense of complete liberty, and for this reason I am incapable of forming a plan or making a sketch beforehand.
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A slug is always on its own. It's a lonely insect.
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Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.
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We don't want to repeat the unintended consequences that surfaced following the NAFTA agreement.
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Really, truly, try to figure out what your palate is all about. If you've determined that you don't like dirty old stinky wine - old-world flavors - you probably like new-world fruit bombs. Stick to Shirazes and California Cabernets or Zinfandels.
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Great entrepreneurs focus intensely on an opportunity where others see nothing. This focus and intensity helps to eliminate wasted effort and distractions. Most companies die from indigestion rather than starvation, i.e., companies suffer from doing too many things at the same time rather than doing too few things very well.
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Conservatives used to believe in confronting hard truths, not succumbing to comforting fairy tales. Some still do.
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Bullies generally were bullied and are hurting inside much more than you could ever imagine.
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And I didn't, that's why my career was very short lived.
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I do go into things thinking, 'Right. I'm going to enjoy this.'
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If both factions, or neither, shall abuse you, you will probably be about right. Beware of being assailed by one and praised by the other.
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All of life is a dispute over taste and tasting.
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We have a special relationship with Israel. It's absolutely crucial that no one in our country or around the world ever doubt that our number one committment in the Middle East is to protect the right of Israel to exist, to exist permanently, and to exist in peace. It's a special relationship.
