President Quote by Calvin Coolidge
““The words of the President have an enormous weight and ought not to be used indiscriminately. It would be exceedingly easy to set the country all by the ears and foment hatreds and jealousies, which, by destroying faith and confidence, would help nobody and harm everybody. The end would be the destruction of all progress.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Presidential Address, 1925
Presidential words carry great influence; careless use can incite division and erode trust, harming societal progress.
In simple terms: Words of leaders must be used carefully.
Key Takeaway
Speak responsibly, consider impact.
Themes
leadership
responsibility
communication
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- political debates
- media statements
- public speeches
Key Concepts
politics
public trust
media influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent misuse of powerful language?
- How does rhetoric shape public confidence?
A Different Perspective
Even careful words can be misinterpreted; context matters.
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