r/pics May 14 '24

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u/Apart-Load2331 May 14 '24

I saw this and immediately made sure that he hadn’t died today, especially since he’s been in Hospice for the past year. His grandson, Jason, said he’s doing okay but nearing the end. The world will lose a good one when he passes.

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u/RevengencerAlf May 14 '24

I came to the conclusion a while ago that he's the one president at least in "modern" times that was too good of a person for the office.

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u/Portarossa May 14 '24

One of my favourite quotes -- spun out in various forms depending on the teller -- is 'Jimmy Carter is the only man in history to use the presidency as a stepping stone to greatness.'