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“Self-government means self support.”

Book:The Quotable Calvin Coolidge: Sensible Words for a New Century

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The Quotable Calvin Coolidge: Sensible Words for a New Century

This book compiles a selection of notable quotes from Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, highlighting his sensible and thoughtful perspectives. The quotes are chosen for their relevance and applicability to modern society, providing readers with a glimpse into Coolidge's approach to leadership and governance. more

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Calvin Coolidge

Calvin Coolidge was the 30th President of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. Known for his minimalist approach to governance and conservative economic policies, his presidency coincided with the 'Roaring Twenties' era of economic prosperity in the United States. more

“We insist on producing a farm surplus, but think the government should find a profitable market for it. We overindulge in speculation, but ask the government to prevent panics. Now the only way to hold the government entirely responsible for conditions is to give up our liberty for a dictatorship. If we continue the more reasonable practice of managing our own affairs we must bear the burdens of our own mistakes. A free people cannot shift their responsibility for them to the government. Self-government means self-reliance.”

Source: Calvin Coolidge says: dispatches written by former-president Coolidge and syndicated to newspapers in 1930-1931 : gathered for issuance in book form on the one-hundredth anniversary of Mr. Coolidge's birth, 4 July 1972

“The attempt to regulate, control, and prescribe all manner of conduct and social relations is very old. It was always the practice of primitive peoples.”

Social Practice Relation Primitive Social Relations

Book:The Price of Freedom: Speeches and Addresses

Source: The Price of Freedom: Speeches and Addresses

“It is a great advantage to a President, and a major source of safety to the country, for him to know he is not a great man.”

Knows Men Country President Source Majors Advantage Safety Great Men

Author:Calvin Coolidge

“Coincident with the right of individual property under the provisions of our Government is the right of individual property. . . . When once the right of the individual to liberty and equality is admitted, there is no escape from the conclusion that he alone is entitled to the rewards of his own industry. Any other conclusion would necessarily imply either privilege or servitude.”

Government Individual Liberty Industry Property Rewards Privilege Conclusion Entitled Provision Servitude Liberty And Equality

Author:Calvin Coolidge

“My father once admonished me to master the laws that govern fine writing until I could weave my words into worlds. If ever I accomplish that feat, I will sign my name to the tale.”

Ifs World Writing Law Father Names Masters Fine Accomplish Tales Feats