Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
CALVIN COOLIDGEWe 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.
More Calvin Coolidge Quotes
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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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Life is one darn thing after another.
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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 can’t increase prosperity by taxing success.
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We demand entire freedom of action and then expect the government in some miraculous way to save us from the consequences of our own acts. Self-government means self-reliance.
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The Constitution is the sole source and guaranty of national freedom.
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Wherever we look, the work of the chemist has raised the level of our civilization and has increased the productive capacity of the nation.
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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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There is new life in the soil for every man. There is healing in the trees for tired minds and for our overburdened spirits, there is strength in the hills, if only we will lift up our eyes. Remember that nature is your great restorer.
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The attempt to regulate, control, and prescribe all manner of conduct and social relations is very old. It was always the practice of primitive people.
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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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After order and liberty, economy is one of the highest essentials of a free government.
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Wherever despotism abounds, the sources of public information are the first to be brought under its control.
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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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There is no justification for public interference with purely private concerns.
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