Political Quotes

Calvin Coolidge: “Work is honorable; it is entitled to an honorable recompense.”

On the record
Work is honorable; it is entitled to an honorable recompense.
Said by
Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Coolidge affirms the honor associated with work and the need for fair compensation.

Share

More from Calvin Coolidge

Mar 1, 1929

Examination papers shall be rated on a scale of 100, and the subjects therein shall be given such relative weights as the commission may prescribe.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 1, 1929

The names of disabled veterans, their wives, and the widows of honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines shall be placed above all others.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 1, 1929

Whereas Section 6 of the Radio Act of 1927 provides that all Government stations shall use such frequencies or wavelengths as shall be assigned to each or to each class by the President

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation