Here are 10 of Calvin Coolidge's quotes to help college students succeed:
- Those who trust to chance must abide by the results of chance.
- I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it can't be done. I deem that the very best time to make the effort.
- If you see ten troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you.
- Press on. Nothing can take the place of persistence. Talent will not. Nothing is more common that unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not. Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are the overwhelming power.
- Industry, thrift and self-control are not sought after because they create wealth, but because they create character.
- If you don’t say anything, you won’t be called on to repeat it.
- No man ever listened himself out of a job.
- We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once.
- No person was ever honored for what he received; honor has been the reward for what he gave.
- I have never been hurt by anything I didn't say.
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