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Calvin Coolidge: We are strong enough so that no one can charge us with weakness if we are slow to anger.

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We are strong enough so that no one can charge us with weakness if we are slow to anger.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

This quote reflects Coolidge's belief in the strength and restraint of the nation.

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