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Concern Quote by Calvin Coolidge

“There is no justification for public interference with purely private concerns.” quote by Calvin Coolidge
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“There is no justification for public interference with purely private concerns.”

Calvin Coolidge

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Address, 1925

The government should not intervene in matters that are purely private.

In simple terms: No public interference in private matters.

Key Takeaway

Respect personal privacy.

Themes

freedom privacy government rights

Mood

critical neutral

Type

political legal

When to use this quote

  • property disputes
  • family decisions
  • personal relationships
  • business choices

Key Concepts

libertarianism non‑intervention individual liberty

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should privacy be overridden?
  • What limits exist on government power?
A Different Perspective

Public interest may sometimes justify intervention.

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