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We draw our Presidents from the people. It is a wholesome thing for them to return to the people. I came from them. I wish to be one of them again.

Calvin Coolidge

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Calvin Coolidge
Age: 60 †
Born: 1872
Born: July 4
Died: 1933
Died: January 5
30Th U.S. President
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John Calvin Coolidge Jr.
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Work is not a curse it is the prerogative of intelligence, the only means to manhood, and the measure of civilization.
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They criticize me for harping on the obvious if all the folks in the United States would do the few simple things they know they ought to do, most of our big problems would take care of themselves.
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A display of reason rather than a threat of force should be the determining factor in the intercourse among nations.
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A government which requires of the people the contribution of the bulk of their substance and rewards cannot be classed as a free government.
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