No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
CALVIN COOLIDGEThe 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.
More Calvin Coolidge Quotes
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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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The Constitution is the sole source and guaranty of national freedom.
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Money will not purchase character or good government.
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In life there is nothing more common than talent and intelligence. What is missing is passion, persistence, commitment, and dedication.
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The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.
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There is no justification for public interference with purely private concerns.
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Education should be the handmaid of citizenship.
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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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What men owe to the love and help of good women can never be told.
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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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Economy is the method by which we prepare today to afford the improvements of tomorrow.
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I want the people of America to be able to work less for the government, and more for themselves
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Liberty is not collective, it is personal. All liberty is individual liberty.
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Man everywhere has an unconquerable desire to be the master of his own destiny.
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Governments do not make ideals, but ideals make governments.
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