Perhaps one of the most important accomplishments of my administration has been minding my own business.
Calvin CoolidgeNo person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
Calvin CoolidgeUnder our institutions each individual is born to sovereignty. Whatever he may adopt as a means of livelihood, his real business is serving his country. He cannot hold himself above his fellow men. The greatest place of command is really the place of obedience, and the greatest place of honor is really the place of service.
Calvin CoolidgeHonorable Senators: My sincerest thanks I offer you. Conserve the firm foundations of our institutions. Do your work with the spirit of a soldier in the public service. Be loyal to the Commonwealth and to yourselves and be brief; above all be brief.
Calvin CoolidgeWe need not concern ourselves much about rights of property if we faithfully observe the rights of persons.
Calvin CoolidgeWhenever Nature's bounty is in danger of exhaustion, the chemist has sought for a substitute. The conquest of disease has made great progress as a result of your efforts. Wherever we look, the work of the chemist has raised the level of our civilization and has increased the productive capacity of the nation. Waste materials, formerly cast aside, are now being utilized.
Calvin Coolidge