Rosalynn Carter

“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.”

“There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.”

“Do what you can to show you care about other people, and you will make our country a better place.”

“There is nothing more important than a good, safe, secure home.”

“Once you accept the fact that you're not perfect, then you develop some confidence.”

“Without mental health, there can be no true physical health.”

“We have to get the word out that mental illnesses can be diagnosed and treated.”

“The first lady is, and always has been, an unpaid public servant.”

“Don't worry about polls, but if you do, don't admit it.”

“Kindness is a magical spell—it is easy to cast and it is a source of strength.”

“I believe the best caregivers are the people who have been through it.”

“If you look at suicides, most of them are connected to a mental illness. We have to get to people before they do that.”