Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933)

Quotes

• Advertising is the most potent influence in adapting and changing the habits and modes of life affecting what we eat, what we wear, and the work and play of a whole nation.

• Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.

• Nothing in the world will take away persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than an unsuccessful man 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.

• In a republic the first rule for the guidance of the citizen is obedience of the law.

• The things I never say never get me into trouble.

• No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor is the reward for what he gave.

• I have never been hurt by anything I didn't say.

• 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.

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

• Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people 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.

• No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.

• 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.

• More people out of work leads to higher unemployment.`

• There is no right to strike against the public safety by anybody, anywhere, any time.

• The chief business of the American people is business.

• Never go out to meet trouble. If you will just sit still, nine cases out of ten someone will intercept it before it reaches you.

• It is only when men begin to worship that they begin to grow.

• The business of America is business.

• 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.

• Patriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.