Author: Calvin Coolidge

Woman: I've made a bet with a friend that I can get you to say at least three words this evening. What do you say to that?

Coolidge’s reply: You lose.

(1872 – 1933) 30th U.S. president
Communication Speech

When a great many people are unable to find work, unemployment results.

(1872 – 1933) 30th U.S. president
Misspokements Work

No man ever listened himself out of a job.

(1872 – 1933) 30th U.S. president
Communication

Don’t you think the road commissioner would be willing to pay my wife something for her recipe for pie crust?

(1872 – 1933) 30th U.S. president
Cooking Food/Drink

I always enjoy animal acts.

(1872 – 1933) 30th U.S. president
Misspokements

Never go out to meet trouble; if you will just sit still, nine cases out of ten someone will intercept it before it reaches you.

(1872 – 1933) 30th U.S. president
Problems