I want the people of America to be able to work less for the government, and more for themselves
CALVIN COOLIDGEI want the people of America to be able to work less for the government, and more for themselves
CALVIN COOLIDGEThe 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 COOLIDGEAmerican ideals do not require to be changed so much as they require to be understood and applied.
CALVIN COOLIDGEWhen more and more people are thrown out of work, unemployment results.
CALVIN COOLIDGEThe right thing to do never requires any subterfuge, it is always simple and direct.
CALVIN COOLIDGEThere is no dignity quite so impressive, and no one independence quite so important, as living within your means.
CALVIN COOLIDGEA government which lays taxes on the people not required by urgent public necessity and sound public policy is not a protector of liberty, but an instrument of tyranny. It condemns the citizen to servitude.
CALVIN COOLIDGEThe most common commodity in this country is unrealized potential.
CALVIN COOLIDGEThe Constitution is the sole source and guaranty of national freedom.
CALVIN COOLIDGEWe have got so many regulatory laws already that in general I feel that we would be just as well off if we didn’t have any more.
CALVIN COOLIDGEIt is difficult for men in high office to avoid the malady of self-delusion. They are always surrounded by worshipers. They are constantly, and for the most part sincerely, assured of their greatness.
CALVIN COOLIDGEPatriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
CALVIN COOLIDGEThere is no surer road to destruction than prosperity without character.
CALVIN COOLIDGEWhen people are bewildered they tend to become credulous.
CALVIN COOLIDGEWorkmen’s compensation, hours and conditions of labor are cold consolations, if there be no employment.
CALVIN COOLIDGEUnless the people, through unified action, arise and take charge of their government, they will find that their government has taken charge of them. Independence and liberty will be gone, and the general public will find itself in a condition of servitude to an aggregation of organized and selfish interest.
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