Quote by Jimmy Carter

A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful, and restrained. It can afford to extend a helping hand to others. It's a weak nation, like a weak person, that must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity.

A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gent

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that true strength lies in being gentle, firm, thoughtful, and restrained. A strong nation or person doesn't need to showcase their power through aggressive behavior, but rather, they can display their strength by extending help and support to others. In contrast, a weak nation or person relies on bluster, boasting, and rashness to compensate for their insecurities. Thus, the quote suggests that true strength is embodied in acts of kindness, understanding, and humility, demonstrating that might does not always equate to power.

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By Jimmy Carter

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