Calvin Coolidge Quotes - Page 8

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• Measured by the standards of men of their time, [the Pilgrims] were the humble of the earth. Measured by later accomplishments, they were the mighty. In appearance weak and persecuted they came -- rejected, despised -- an insignificant band; in reality strong and independent, a mighty host of whom the world was not worthy destined to free mankind.

  Calvin Coolidge

  Thanksgiving, Christian, Strong

  Calvin Coolidge (2001). “The Price of Freedom: Speeches and Addresses”, p.13, The Minerva Group, Inc.

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• If we judge ourselves only by our aspirations and everyone else only their conduct we shall soon reach a very false conclusion.

  Calvin Coolidge

  Inspirational, Judging, Criticism

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• Don't hesitate to be as revolutionary as science. Don't hesitate to be as reactionary as the multiplication table.

  Calvin Coolidge

  Tables, Revolutionary, Multiplication

  Calvin Coolidge (1924). “Calvin Coolidge, His Ideals of Citizenship as Revealed Through His Speeches and Writings”

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• Good government cannot be found on the bargain-counter. We have seen samples of bargain-counter government in the past when low tax rates were secured by increasing the bonded debt for current expenses or refusing to keep our institutions up to the standard in repairs, extensions, equipment, and accommodations. I refuse, and the Republican Party refuses, to endorse that method of sham and shoddy economy.

  Calvin Coolidge

  Party, Past, Government

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• The only hope of a short war is to prepare for a long one.

  Calvin Coolidge

  War, Long

  Calvin Coolidge (2001). “The Quotable Calvin Coolidge: Sensible Words for a New Century”, Images from the Past Incorporated

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• One insidious practice which sugar-coats the dose of Federal intrusion is the division of expense . . .

  Calvin Coolidge

  Government, Practice, Division

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• Can those entrusted with the gravest authority set any example save that of the sternest obedience to the law?

  Calvin Coolidge

  Leadership, Law, Example

  Calvin Coolidge (1920). “Law and Order”

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• America has many glories. The last one that she would wish to surrender is the glory of the men who have served her in war. While such devotion lives, the nation is secure. Whatever dangers may threaten from within or without, she can view them calmly. Turning to her veterans, she can say: 'These are our defenders. They are invincible. In them is our safety.'

  Calvin Coolidge

  War, Men, Views

  "America and the War". Speech by Calvin Coolidge, en.wikisource.org. 1920.

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• I want taxes to be less, that the people may have more.

  Calvin Coolidge

  People, Want, May

  Calvin Coolidge (2001). “The Quotable Calvin Coolidge: Sensible Words for a New Century”, Images from the Past Incorporated

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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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  Religious, Law, America

  Presidential Inaugural Address, delivered 4 March 1925

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• The government of the United States is a device for maintaining in perpetuity the rights of the people, with the ultimate extinction of all privileged classes.

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  Rights, Government, Class

  Calvin Coolidge (2001). “The Quotable Calvin Coolidge: Sensible Words for a New Century”, Images from the Past Incorporated

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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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  Happiness, Running, Positive Thinking

  "Coolidge: An American Enigma". Book by Robert Sobel, p. 242, 2000.

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• Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.

  Calvin Coolidge

  Patriotic, Deities, Wealth

  1928 Speech, Boston, 11 Jun.

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• Industry cannot flourish if labor languish.

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  Work, Labor, Languish

  Calvin Coolidge (1924). “Calvin Coolidge, His Ideals of Citizenship as Revealed Through His Speeches and Writings”

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• Workmen’s compensation, hours and conditions of labor are cold consolations, if there be no employment.

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  Employment, Cold, Hours

  "Address at Holy Cross (25 June 1919)". "Have Faith In Massachusetts: A Collection of Speeches and Messages", Second edition, p. 231, 1919.

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• The 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.

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  Powerful, Together, Benefits

  Calvin Coolidge (1924). “Calvin Coolidge, His Ideals of Citizenship as Revealed Through His Speeches and Writings”

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• If there is to be responsible party government, the party label must be something more than a mere device for securing office. Unless those who are elected under the same party designation are willing to assume sufficient responsibility and exhibit sufficient loyalty and coherence, so that they can cooperate with each other in the support of the broad general principles, of the party platform, the election is merely a mockery, no decision is made at the polls, and there is no representation of the popular will.

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  Loyalty, Party, Responsibility

  Presidential Inaugural Address, delivered 4 March 1925

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• Some of the offers that have come to me would never have come if I had not been President. That means these people are trying to hire not Calvin Coolidge, but a former President of the United States. I can't make that kind of use of the office.... I can't do anything that might take away from the Presidency any of its dignity, or any of the faith people have in it.

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  Mean, Office, People

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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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  Character, Men, Temptation

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• While I do not think it was so intended I have always been of the opinion that this turned out to be much the best for me. I had no national experience. What I have ever been able to do has been the result of first learning how to do it. I am not gifted with intuition. I need not only hard work but experience to be ready to solve problems. The Presidents who have gone to Washington without first having held some national office have been at great disadvantage.

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  Hard Work, Thinking, Office

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• If we expect others to rely on our fairness and justice we must show that we rely on their fairness and justice.

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  Justice, Fairness, Shows

  Presidential Inaugural Address, delivered 4 March 1925

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• I sometimes wish that people would put a little more emphasis upon the observance of the law than they do upon its enforcement.

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  Funny, Inspiration, Humor

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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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  Civilization, Looks, Levels

  "Sid Meier's Civilization V". Video game, 2010.

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• In other periods of depression, it has always been possible to see some things which were solid and upon which you could base hope, but as I look about, I now see nothing to give ground to hope-nothing of man.

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  Depression, Men, Giving

  "False Hope: Famous Quotes During the Great Depression", www.foxnews.com. 1933.

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• There have been great men with little of what we call education. There have been many small men with a great deal of learning. There has never been a great people who did not possess great learning.

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  Education, Science, Men

  Calvin Coolidge (2001). “The Price of Freedom: Speeches and Addresses”, p.58, The Minerva Group, Inc.

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