They criticize me for harping on the obvious; if all the folks in the United States would do the few simple things they know they ought to do, most of our big problems would take care of themselves.
Calvin CoolidgeRead
Economy is the method by which we prepare today to afford the improvements of tomorrow.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Economy allows us to manage resources effectively now to enable future growth and improvements.
This quote by Calvin Coolidge emphasizes the importance of economic planning and resource management. It suggests that by being prudent with our resources today, we can lay the groundwork for advancements and improvements in the future, highlighting the interplay between present decisions and future outcomes.
Themes
EconomyPreparationFutureResourcesPlanning
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about sustainable development, a speaker could use this quote to emphasize the importance of economic planning.
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