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Quotes by Calvin Coolidge

30th president of US (1872 - 1933)

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.`

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

No man ever listened himself out of a job.

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

The chief business of the American people is business.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.

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

Those who trust to chance must abide by the results of chance.