406 Quotes by Calvin Coolidge

This country would not be a land of opportunity, America could not be America, if the people were shackled with government monopolies.

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.

Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.

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.

If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you

The chief business of the American people is business.

Economy is idealism in its most practical form.

Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.

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.