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Calvin Coolidge: The people cannot look to legislation generally for success.

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The people cannot look to legislation generally for success.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

This quote reflects Coolidge's belief that success is not solely dependent on legislation.

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