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 welfare of the weakest and the welfare of the most powerful are inseparably bound together. The general welfare cannot be provided for in any one act, but it is well to remember that the benefit of one is the benefit of all, and the neglect of one is the neglect of all.
More Calvin Coolidge Quotes
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Life is one darn thing after another.
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Education should be the handmaid of citizenship.
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It 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.
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Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
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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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You don’t have to explain something you never said.
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Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.
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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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If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you.
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Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.
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Governments do not make ideals, but ideals make governments.
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One of the greatest favors that can be bestowed upon the American people is economy in government.
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Liberty is not collective, it is personal. All liberty is individual liberty.
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They criticize me for harping on the obvious; if all the folks in the United States would do the few simple things they know they ought to do, most of our big problems would take care of themselves.
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School is not the end but only the beginning of an education.
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