The man who builds a factory, builds a temple. Calvin Coolidge More Quotes by Calvin Coolidge More Quotes From Calvin Coolidge [May] this civic and social landmark [the Washington, D.C., Jewish Community Center] ... be a constant reminder of the inspiring service that has been rendered to civilization by men and women of the Jewish faith. May [visitors] recall the long array of those who have been eminent in statecraft, in science, in literature, in art, in the professions, in business, in finance, in philanthropy and in the spiritual life of the world. Calvin Coolidge spiritualscienceart There is only one form of political strategy in which I have any confidence, and that is to try to do the right thing and sometimes be able to succeed. Calvin Coolidge ablepoliticaltrying I want the people of America to be able to work less for the government and more for themselves. I want them to have the rewards of their own industry. This is the chief meaning of freedom. Until we can reestablish a condition under which the earnings of the people can be kept by the people, we are bound to suffer a very severe and distinct curtailment of our liberty. Calvin Coolidge governmentamericapeople Advertising ministers to the spiritual side of trade. Calvin Coolidge businessspiritualsides Changing a college curriculum is like moving a graveyard-you never know how many friends the dead have until you try to move them! Calvin Coolidge collegefriendshipmoving Of course, the accumulation of wealth cannot be justified as the chief end of existence. Calvin Coolidge wealthjustifiedends The American Revolution represented the informed and mature convictions of a great mass of independent, liberty-loving, God-fearing people who knew their rights, and possessed the courage to dare to maintain them. Calvin Coolidge independentrightspeople The prohibition amendment to the Constitution requires the Congress. and the President to provide adequate laws to prevent its violation. It is my duty to enforce such laws.To prevent smuggling, the Coast Card should be greatly strengthened, and a supply of swift power boats should be provided. The major sources of production should be rigidly regulated, and every effort should be made to suppress interstate traffic... It is the duty of a citizen not only to observe the law but to let it be known that he is opposed to its violation. Calvin Coolidge congress-and-the-presidenteffortlaw The things I never say never get me into trouble. Calvin Coolidge never-say-nevertrouble Baseball is our national game. Calvin Coolidge baseballgames It would be difficult to conceive a finer example of true sport. Calvin Coolidge examplewould-besports To place your name by gift or bequest in the keeping of an active educational institution is to...make a permanent contribution to the welfare of humanity. Calvin Coolidge educationalhumanitynames Civilization and profit go hand in hand. Calvin Coolidge progresscivilizationhands Whenever I indulge my sense of humor, it gets me into trouble. Calvin Coolidge sense-of-humorindulgetrouble Everyone has an influence on public affairs if he will take the trouble to exert it. Calvin Coolidge affairinfluencetrouble 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 governmentrightsclass Nobody will ever forget what I've accomplished. Calvin Coolidge accomplishedforget The business of America is business. Calvin Coolidge businessmilitaryamerica Theodore Roosevelt was always getting himself in hot water by talking before he had to commit himself upon issues not well-defined. Calvin Coolidge issuestalkingwater We draw our Presidents from the people. It is a wholesome thing for them to return to the people. I came from them. I wish to be one of them again. Calvin Coolidge presidentwishpeople
