“While legislation can stimulate and encourage, the real creative ability which builds up and develops the country, and in general makes human existence more tolerable and life more complete, has to be supplied by the genius of the people themselves. The Government can supply no substitute for enterprise.”
Quote by Calvin Coolidge
Work
America's Need for Education: And Other Educational Addresses
This book compiles various speeches and lectures that emphasize the significance of education in the context of American society. more
Author
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
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