It is all the more necessary under a system of free government that the people should be enlightened, that they should be… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
Restricted immigration is not an offensive but purely a defensive action. It is not adopted in criticism of others in the slightest… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
I should be very sorry to see the United States holding anyone in confinement on account of any opinion that that person… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
Parties do not maintain themselves. They are maintained by effort. The government is not self-existent. It is maintained by the effort of… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
“When a man begins to feel that he is the only one whou can lead in this republic, he is guilty of… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
Governments do not make ideals, but ideals make governments. This is both historically and logically true. Of course the government can help… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
I love Vermont because of her hills and valleys, her scenery and invigorating climate, but most of all because of her indomitable… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
To place your name by gift or bequest in the keeping of an active educational institution is to...make a permanent contribution to… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
Under our institutions the only way to perfect the Government is to perfect the individual citizen. It is necessary to reach the… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
Under our institutions each individual is born to sovereignty. Whatever he may adopt as a means of livelihood, his real business is… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
Good government cannot be found on the bargain-counter. We have seen samples of bargain-counter government in the past when low tax rates… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
Honorable Senators: My sincerest thanks I offer you. Conserve the firm foundations of our institutions. Do your work with the spirit of… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
Not all those who are attempting to conduct successful businesses are profiteers — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
A wholesome regard for the memory of the great men of long ago is the best assurance to a people of a continuation of… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
“I have noticed that nothing I have never said ever did me any harm.” — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
“It has been my observation in life that, if one will only exercise the patience to wait, his wants are likely to be filled.” — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
The man who builds a factory builds a temple, that the man who works there worships there, and to each is due, not scorn… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
The property of the people belongs to the people. To take it from them by taxation cannot be justified except by urgent public necessity.… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
“The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten.” — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
Nations are beginning to look to some vague organization, some nebulous course of humanity, to pay their bills and tell them what to do.… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
“While we should not refuse to spend and be spent in the service of our country, it is hazardous to attempt what we feel… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
One of the greatest dangers to peace lies in the economic pressure to which people find themselves subjected. One of the most practical things… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
