# The Mystery of Conscientious Work by Calvin Coolidge > “One of the great mysteries in the world is the success that lies in conscientious work.” > **— Calvin Coolidge**, *Simple Reminders on Real American Pride* ## Sources and Context - **Direct or authoritative text:** [Quotations on Work — Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation](https://coolidgefoundation.org/quote/quotations-w/) - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] — “The Mystery of Conscientious Work.” - **Why it belongs:** The reliable secret of achievement is neither secret nor theatrical; it is conscientious work. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders on Real American Pride|Simple Reminders on Real American Pride]] - **American route:** [[american/American Character - Value 02 - Competence|Competence]] - **American route:** [[american/American Character - Value 04 - Responsibility|Responsibility]] - **American route:** [[american/American Ethos - Axiom 02 - Competence Is Beautiful|Competence Is Beautiful]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Competence|American Competence]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “One of the great mysteries in the world is the success that lies in conscientious work.” — Calvin Coolidge, Simple Reminders on Real American Pride https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-real-american-pride-the-mystery-of-conscientious-work ```