I sometimes wish that people would put a little more emphasis upon the observance of the law than they do upon its enforcement.
CALVIN COOLIDGEWherever we look, the work of the chemist has raised the level of our civilization and has increased the productive capacity of the nation.
More Calvin Coolidge Quotes
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The Constitution is the sole source and guaranty of national freedom.
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The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.
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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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Economy is the method by which we prepare today to afford the improvements of tomorrow.
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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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Unless 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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What we need in appointive positions is men of knowledge and experience who have sufficient character to resist temptations.
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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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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.
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You can display no greater wisdom than by resisting proposals for needless legislation. It is much more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones.
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All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.
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Education should be the handmaid of citizenship.
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No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
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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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If American democracy is to remain the greatest hope of humanity, it must continue abundantly in the faith of the Bible.
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