There is ample work for all in this country provided all will work.
Meaning
Coolidge wrote this in a Good Housekeeping article on whose country America is, stressing that opportunity exists for those willing to put in effort. The point carries into daily life: instead of waiting for the perfect opening, take a small job, project or class that builds skills and contacts.
Source: "Whose Country Is This?", Good Housekeeping (1921)
About the author
Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933) was the 30th President of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. He was known for his reserved manner, fiscal restraint and plainspoken speeches.
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