Political Quotes

Calvin Coolidge: “The age of perfection is still in the somewhat distant future, but it is more in danger of being retarded by mistaken…”

On the record
The age of perfection is still in the somewhat distant future, but it is more in danger of being retarded by mistaken Government activity than it is from lack of legislation.
Said by
Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Coolidge warns that government intervention can hinder progress towards perfection.

Share

More from Calvin Coolidge

Mar 1, 1929

Mr. Raymond F. Mulherin, for many years a post office employee and post office inspector, may be reinstated to an appropriate position in the classified service without regard to the time limit upon his eligibility for reinstatement.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 1, 1929

All competitors rated at 70 or more shall be eligible for appointment, and their names shall be placed on the proper register, according to their ratings.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 1, 1929

Mr. James W. Girard may be reinstated as Logging Engineer, $3800 per annum, in the Forest Service, without regard to the time limit on eligibility for reinstatement fixed by the rules.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation