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Calvin Coolidge: We must eternally smite the rock of public conscience if the waters of patriotism are to pour forth.

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We must eternally smite the rock of public conscience if the waters of patriotism are to pour forth.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge emphasizes the importance of public conscience in fostering patriotism.

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