The higher state to which [America] seeks the allegiance of all mankind is not of human, but of divine origin. She cherishes no purpose save to merit the favor of Almighty God.
CALVIN COOLIDGESurprisingly few men are lacking in capacity, but they fail because. they are too indolent to apply themselves with the seriousness and the attention that is necessary to solve important problems.
More Calvin Coolidge Quotes
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Your ability to face setbacks and disappointments without giving up will be the measure of your ability to succeed.
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What we need is not more Federal government, but better local government.
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Money will not purchase character or good government.
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We are too solicitous for government intervention, on the theory, first, that the people themselves are helpless, and second, that the Government has superior capacity for action. Often times both of these conclusions are wrong.
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You can’t know too much, but you can say too much.
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I want taxes to be less, that the people may have more.
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You can’t increase prosperity by taxing success.
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Never go out to meet trouble. If you just sit still, nine cases out of ten, someone will intercept it before it reaches you.
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Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.
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Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.
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Man everywhere has an unconquerable desire to be the master of his own destiny.
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Duty is not collective; it is personal.
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There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means.
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Ultimately property rights and personal rights are the same thing.
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Don’t expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.
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