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
Any reward that is worth having only comes to the industrious. The success which is made in any walk of life is measured almost exactly by the amount of hard work that is put into it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True success is achieved through hard work and diligence.
This quote emphasizes the importance of hard work in achieving valuable rewards and success in any field. Calvin Coolidge suggests that the level of success one attains is directly proportional to the effort they invest, reinforcing the idea that industriousness is a key ingredient for reaching one's goals.
Themes
SuccessHard WorkIndustriousnessAchievementEffort
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire students to work harder in their studies.
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