We have found that when men and women are left free to find the places for which they are best fitted, some few of them will indeed attain less exalted stations than under a regime of privilege; but the vast multitude will rise to a higher level, to wider horizons, to worthier attainments.
Calvin CoolidgeIt seems to me probable that of all our economic life the element on which we are inclined to place too low an estimate is advertising.
Calvin CoolidgeThe appropriation of public money always is perfectly lovely until some one is asked to pay the bill. If we are to have a billion dollars of navy, half a billion of farm relief, etc... the people will have to furnish more revenue by paying more taxes. It is for them, through their Congress, to decide how far they wish to go.
Calvin CoolidgePatriotism is easy to understand in America. It means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
Calvin Coolidge