Never go out to meet trouble. If you just sit still, nine cases out of ten, someone will intercept it before it reaches you.

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).

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

Advertising ministers to the spiritual side of trade. It is great power that has been entrusted to your keeping which charges you with the high responsibility of inspiring and ennobling the commercial world. It is all part of the greater work of the regeneration and redemption of mankind.

Money will not purchase character or good government.

The strength of a country is the strength of its religious convictions.

Wherever despotism abounds, the sources of public information are the first to be brought under its control.