Calvin Coolidge Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Calvin Coolidge quotes, Calvin Coolidge sayings, and Calvin Coolidge proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. Calvin Coolidge
All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. Calvin Coolidge
When people are bewildered they tend to become credulous. Calvin Coolidge
Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery. Calvin Coolidge
Economy is the method by which we prepare today to afford the improvements of tomorrow. Calvin Coolidge
We do not need more intellectual power, we need more spiritual power. We do not need more of the things that are seen, we need more of the things that are unseen. Calvin Coolidge
No enterprise can exist for itself alone. It ministers to some great need, it performs some great service, not for itself, but for others; or failing therein, it ceases to be profitable and ceases to exist. Calvin Coolidge
There is no escaping the fact that when the taxation of large incomes is excessive, they tend to disappear. Calvin Coolidge
We need more of the Office Desk and less of the Show Window in politics. Let men in office substitute the midnight oil for the limelight. Calvin Coolidge
There is no force so democratic as the force of an ideal. Calvin Coolidge
If we expect others to rely on our fairness and justice we must show that we rely on their fairness and justice. Calvin Coolidge
Duty is not collective; it is personal. Calvin Coolidge
When more and more people are thrown out of work, unemployment results. Calvin Coolidge
The final solution for unemployment is work. Calvin Coolidge
Four-fifths of all our troubles would disappear, if we would only sit down and keep still. Calvin Coolidge
It is only when men begin to worship that they begin to grow. Calvin Coolidge
Human nature provides sufficient distrust of all that is alien, so that there is no need of any artificial supply. Calvin Coolidge
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward what he gave. Calvin Coolidge
I guess I am not naturally energetic. I like to sit around and talk. Calvin Coolidge
Nothing in the 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 legendary. 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. Calvin Coolidge
Industry, thrift and self-control are not sought because they create wealth, but because they create character. Calvin Coolidge
Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong. Calvin Coolidge
I always figured the American public wanted a solemn ass for President, so I went along with them. Calvin Coolidge
It takes a great man to be a good listener. Calvin Coolidge
The only difference between a mob and a trained army is organization. Calvin Coolidge
The nation that forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten. Calvin Coolidge
All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work. Calvin Coolidge
If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you. Calvin Coolidge
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 are omnipotent. The slogan "press on" has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. Calvin Coolidge
The chief business of the American people is business. Calvin Coolidge