Amy Carter Quotes

While I've had so many different jobs - I've worked in law, I've worked in government, I've run for office - there's a common theme. The theme for my entire life has been about giving back.

I really consider my goal is that, wherever I am in life, I want to be a social advocate.

I always knew that I would give back. My mother and my father both believe you have to work hard and give back. That's why I was a volunteer firefighter, that's why I worked in a homeless shelter. I always knew I'd give back, elective office or not.

I want to serve the people.

Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It's important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It's the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.

I get enormous satisfaction from knowing I'm doing something for society.

If I can't do something for the public good, what the hell am I doing?

I value public service and I'm relatively good at organizing political causes.

My whole life has been dedicated to public service.

It's been ingrained in me, from my parents and others, this idea of making a difference in the world.

When I grew up, and I think about City Council, I look at the men and women then - these were people who just wanted to be a part of the community and give something back. They weren't necessarily trying to use it as a steppingstone to something else. I looked up to those people.

For most young Americans I know, 'serving' in the broadest sense now seems like the only thing to do.

I certainly feel a strong call of public service.

I want to do things for the people of this country.

I really love my job, and I feel like I can make a huge difference for New Yorkers, fighting for them.

I'm not in public service, nor do I ever plan to be, but I give back in my own way.

I am drawn to public service.

I don't believe in political strategies. I believe only to do good for the people.

I probably do more community service than any other professional golfer.

I've always been an activist, so my participation in community outreach and helping is just a natural extension of that.

Everyone should think seriously about public service at some point.

Service that benefits the community and those in need is an act that betters us all.

I have struggled in life and this has made me sensitive towards the needs of others. Politics gives you the opportunity to really do something.

Every day, Iowans step up and make a difference together through volunteerism.

I'm most interested in public service. I think that's something that I got from being part of my family, which is such an honor.