quotes by Calvin Coolidge

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."
— Calvin Coolidge

"Our government rests upon religion. It is from that source that we derive our reverence for truth and justice, for equality and liberality, and for the rights of mankind. Unless the people believe in these principles they cannot believe in our government. There are only two main theories of government in our world. One rests on righteousness and the other on force. One appeals to reason, and the other appeals to the sword. One is exemplified in the republic, the other is represented by despotism.

The government of a country never gets ahead of the religion of a country. There is no way by which we can substitute the authority of law for the virtue of man. Of course we endeavor to restrain the vicious, and furnish a fair degree of security and protection by legislation and police control, but the real reform which society in these days is seeking will come as a result of our religious convictions, or they will not come at all. Peace, justice, humanity, charity—these cannot be legislated into being. They are the result of divine grace."
— Calvin Coolidge

"It takes a great man to be a good listener."
— Calvin Coolidge

"Don’t expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong."
— Calvin Coolidge

"We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once."
— Calvin Coolidge

""There is no dignity
quite so impressive,
and no independence
quite so important,
as living within your means."
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— Calvin Coolidge

"I have noticed that nothing I have never said ever did me any harm.

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— Calvin Coolidge

"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas."
— Calvin Coolidge

"I've noticed that nothing I never said ever did me any harm."
— Calvin Coolidge

""The nation which forgets it defenders will be itself forgotten.""
— Calvin Coolidge

"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas."
— Calvin Coolidge

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent can not, genius will not, education will not - persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. "
— Calvin Coolidge

"No person was ever honored for what he recieved. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
— Calvin Coolidge

"I favor the policy of economy, not because I wish to save money, but because I wish to save people."
— Calvin Coolidge

"The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten."
— Calvin Coolidge

"Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country."
— Calvin Coolidge

"The people cannot look to legislation generally for success. Industry, thrift, character, are not conferred by act or resolve. Government cannot relieve from toil. It can provide no substitute for the rewards of service. It can, of course, care for the defective and recognize distinguished merit. The normal must care for themselves. Self-government means self-support."
— Calvin Coolidge

"It is much more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones."
— Calvin Coolidge

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."
— Calvin Coolidge

"To the American People: Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. If we think on these things, there will be born in us a Savior and over us will shine a star sending its gleam of hope to the world."
~ Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933), American president. Presidential message (December 25, 1927)."
— Calvin Coolidge

"I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it can't be done. I deem that the very best time to make the effort.
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— Calvin Coolidge