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Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress what is evil. Our great hope lies in developing what is good
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"Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress what is evil. Our great hope lies in developing what is good"

- Calvin Coolidge

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This quote by Calvin Coolidge stresses the value of focusing on the positive instead of the unfavorable. He suggests that attempting to repress what is evil will just result in little progress. Instead, he motivates us to concentrate on developing what is good. This might indicate establishing our own favorable qualities, such as generosity, compassion, and understanding. It could also suggest working to create a better world by promoting justice, equality, and peace. By concentrating on the great, we can make development and develop a better future for ourselves and for others. Coolidge's words remind us that we should aim to make the world a much better place by focusing on the favorable and establishing what is good.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Calvin Coolidge between July 4, 1872 and January 5, 1933. He/she was a famous President from USA. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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