"In this outward and physical ceremony we attest once again to the inner and spiritual strength of our Nation. As my high school teacher, Miss Julia Coleman, used to say: 'We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.'"
- Jimmy Carter
About this Quote
This quote by previous President Jimmy Carter highlights the significance of both external and inward strength in a nation. The "outside and physical ceremony" describes a public display or occasion, which functions as a sign of the nation's strength. Nevertheless, Carter stresses that true strength lies within, in the type of "inner and spiritual" perseverance. He recalls the smart words of his high school teacher, Miss Julia Coleman, who worried the importance of adjusting to alter while remaining true to core principles. This quote functions as a reminder that a nation's strength is not just measured by external display screens, however also by its ability to adjust and remain grounded in its values.
This quote is written / told by Jimmy Carter somewhere between October 1, 1924 and today. He was a famous President from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Graduation. The author also have 39 other quotes.
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