Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery. – Calvin Coolidge
Men speak of natural rights, but I challenge any one to show where in nature any rights existed or were recognized until there was established for their declaration and protection a duly promulgated body of corresponding laws. – Calvin Coolidge
I have noticed that nothing I never said ever did me any harm. – Calvin Coolidge
There is no force so democratic as the force of an ideal. – Calvin Coolidge
Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser – in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough. – Abraham Lincoln