# The American Dream Requires Wakefulness by Jimmy Carter > “The American dream does not come to those who fall asleep.” > **— Jimmy Carter**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [Inaugural Address, January 20, 1977 — The American Presidency Project](https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/inaugural-address-1) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — entry 007, “The American Dream Requires Wakefulness.” - **Why it belongs:** Carter converts national promise into personal vigilance and labor. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] - **American route:** [[american/American Ethos - Vision and Doctrine|American Ethos]] - **American route:** [[american/American Character - Value 02 - Competence|Competence]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Pride|American Pride]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “The American dream does not come to those who fall asleep.” — Jimmy Carter, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-007-the-american-dream-requires-wakefulness ```