After order and liberty, economy is one of the highest essentials of a free government.
CALVIN COOLIDGENo matter what anyone may say about making the rich and the corporations pay taxes, in the end they come out of the people who toil.
More Calvin Coolidge Quotes
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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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No matter what anyone may say about making the rich and the corporations pay taxes, in the end they come out of the people who toil.
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Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.
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What we need is not more Federal government, but better local government.
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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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In a republic the first rule for the guidance of the citizen is obedience of the law.
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You can’t increase prosperity by taxing success.
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We must have no carelessness in our dealings with public property or the expenditure of public money. Such a condition is characteristic either of an undeveloped people, or of a decadent civilization. America is neither.
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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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The Constitution is the sole source and guaranty of national freedom.
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We want wealth, but there are many other things we want very much more. Among them are peace, honor, charity, and idealism.
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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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Industry, thrift and self-control are not sought because they create wealth, but because they create character.
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The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.
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When people are bewildered they tend to become credulous.
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