Calvin Coolidge
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"John Calvin Coolidge, Jr." was the List of Presidents of the United States/30th President of the United States (1923–1929). A History of the Republican Party (United States)/Republican lawyer from Vermont, Coolidge worked his way up the ladder of Massachusetts state politics, eventually becoming Governor of Massachusetts/governor of that state. His response to the Boston Police Strike of 1919 thrust him into the national spotlight and gave him a reputation as a man of decisive action. Soon after, he was elected as the List of Vice Presidents of the United States/29th Vice President of the United States/Vice President in 1920 and succeeded to the President of the United States/Presidency upon the sudden death of Warren G. Harding in 1923. Elected in his own right in 1924, he gained a reputation as a small-government Conservatism in the United States#Early 20th Century/conservative, and also as a man who said very little.

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

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

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The chief business of the American people is business. -Calvin Coolidge
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Those who trust to chance must abide by the results of chance.

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

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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. -Calvin Coolidge
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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.

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In a republic the first rule for the guidance of the citizen is obedience of the law.

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Economy is the method by which we prepare today to afford the improvements of tomorrow. -Calvin Coolidge
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The business of America is business.

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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.

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More people out of work leads to higher unemployment.` -Calvin Coolidge
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We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once.

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

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No man ever listened himself out of a job. -Calvin Coolidge
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Duty is not collective; it is personal.

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

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Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong. -Calvin Coolidge
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Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.

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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.

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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. -Calvin Coolidge
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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.

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

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