To the American People: Christmas is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. If we think on these things, there will be born in us a Savior and over us will shine a star sending its gleam of hope to the world." ~ Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933), American president. Presidential message (December 25, 1927).

Four-fifths of all our troubles would disappear, if we would only sit down and keep still.

There is new life in the soil for every man. There is healing in the trees for tired minds and for our overburdened spirits, there is strength in the hills, if only we will lift up our eyes. Remember that nature is your great restorer.

The right thing to do never requires any subterfuge, it is always simple and direct.

Don't hesitate to be as revolutionary as science. Don't hesitate to be as reactionary as the multiplication table.

Nordics deteriorate when mixed with other races.

Whenever I indulge my sense of humor, it gets me into trouble.