I want the people of America to be able to work less for the government, and more for themselves
Calvin CoolidgeWe have got so many regulatory laws already that in general I feel that we would be just as well off if we didn't have any more.
Calvin CoolidgeOne of the greatest favors that can be bestowed upon the American people is economy in government.
Calvin CoolidgeCoincident with the right of individual property under the provisions of our Government is the right of individual property. . . . When once the right of the individual to liberty and equality is admitted, there is no escape from the conclusion that he alone is entitled to the rewards of his own industry. Any other conclusion would necessarily imply either privilege or servitude.
Calvin Coolidge