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. - Calvin Coolidge
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. - Calvin Coolidge
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor is the reward for what he gave. - Calvin Coolidge
The government of the United States is a device for maintaining in perpetuity the rights of the people, with the ultimate extinction of all privileged classes. - Calvin Coolidge
Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped. - Calvin Coolidge
All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. - Calvin Coolidge
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. - Calvin Coolidge
There is no right to strike against the public safety by anybody, anywhere, any time. - 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. - Calvin Coolidge
In a republic the first rule for the guidance of the citizen is obedience of the law. - Calvin Coolidge
The things I never say never get me into trouble. - Calvin Coolidge
If we judge ourselves only by our aspirations and everyone else only their conduct we shall soon reach a very false conclusion. - Calvin Coolidge
It is much more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones. - Calvin Coolidge
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. - Calvin Coolidge
Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong. - Calvin Coolidge
It takes a great man to be a good listener. - Calvin Coolidge
The collection of taxes which are not absolutely required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to the public welfare, is only a species of legalized larceny. - Calvin Coolidge
The chief business of the American people is business. - Calvin Coolidge
The Business of Our Firm is Business"-Donald W. Hudspeth from:"The Business of America is Business"- - Calvin Coolidge
They criticize me for harping on the obvious; if all the folks in the United States would do the few simple things they know they ought to do, most of our big problems would take care of themselves. - Calvin Coolidge
This country would not be a land of opportunity, America could not be America, if the people were shackled with government monopolies. - Calvin Coolidge
I have never been hurt by anything I didn't say. - Calvin Coolidge
Those who trust to chance must abide by the results of chance. - Calvin Coolidge
More people out of work leads to higher unemployment.` - Calvin Coolidge
No man ever listened himself out of a job. - Calvin Coolidge
You don't have to explain something you haven't said. - Calvin Coolidge