I favor the policy of economy, not because I wish to save money, but because I wish to save people.
Calvin CoolidgeDon't hesitate to be as revolutionary as science. Don't hesitate to be as reactionary as the multiplication table.
Calvin CoolidgeThe collection of taxes which are not absolutely required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to public welfare, is only a species of legalized larceny. Under this Republic the rewards of industry belong to those who earn them.
Calvin CoolidgeThe only way I know to drive out evil from the country is by the constructive method of filling it with good.
Calvin CoolidgeAt first I intended to become a student of the Senate rules and I did learn much about them, but I soon found that the Senate hadbut one fixed rule, subject to exceptions of course, which was to the effect that the Senate would do anything it wanted to do whenever it wanted to do it.
Calvin CoolidgeWhile legislation can stimulate and encourage, the real creative ability which builds up and develops the country, and in general makes human existence more tolerable and life more complete, has to be supplied by the genius of the people themselves. The Government can supply no substitute for enterprise.
Calvin Coolidge