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.
CALVIN COOLIDGEThe attempt to regulate, control, and prescribe all manner of conduct and social relations is very old. It was always the practice of primitive people.
More Calvin Coolidge Quotes
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To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race.
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Doubters do not achieve; skeptics do not contribute; cynics do not create.
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Our government rests upon religion. It is from that source that we derive our reverance for truth and justice, for equality and liberty, and for the rights of mankind. Unless the people believe in these principles they cannot believe in our government.
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We do not need more intellectual power, we need more spiritual power. We do not need more of the things that are seen, we need more of the things that are unseen.
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Freedom is not only bought with a great price; it is maintained by unremitting effort.
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This country would not be a land of opportunity, America could not be America, if the people were shackled with government monopolies.
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Workmen’s compensation, hours and conditions of labor are cold consolations, if there be no employment.
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I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it can’t be done. I deem that the very best time to make the effort.
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We cannot permit any inquisition either within or without the law or apply any religious test to the holding of office. The mind of America must be forever free.
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A display of reason rather than a threat of force should be the determining factor in the intercourse among nations.
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Education should be the handmaid of citizenship.
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The collection of taxes which are not absolutely required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to public welfare, is only a species of legalized larceny. Under this Republic the rewards of industry belong to those who earn them.
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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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The right thing to do never requires any subterfuge, it is always simple and direct.
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You can’t increase prosperity by taxing success.
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