Herbert Hoover Quotes


Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die. Herbert Hoover War 266
Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die. And it is youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow and the triumphs that are the aftermath of war. Herbert Hoover War 225
Competition is not only the basis of protection to the consumer, but is the incentive to progress. Herbert Hoover Basis 160
Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be healed by the action of the cells of the economic body, the producers and consumers themselves. Herbert Hoover Economy 158
A good many things go around in the dark besides Santa Claus. Herbert Hoover Besides 133
Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt. Herbert Hoover Debt 111
Words without actions are the assassins of idealism. Herbert Hoover Ideals 105
The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts my soul. Herbert Hoover Soul 102
About the time we can make the ends meet, somebody moves the ends. Herbert Hoover Business 101
Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men. Herbert Hoover Peace 101
Honest differences of views and honest debate are not disunity. They are the vital process of policy-making among free men. Herbert Hoover Opinions 100
All men are equal before fish. Herbert Hoover Equality 95
About the time we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends. Herbert Hoover Opportunity 87
All men are equal before fish. Herbert Hoover Funny 86
Presidents cannot always kick evil-minded persons out of the front door. Such persons are often selected by the electors to represent them. Herbert Hoover Politics 82
It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech. Immediately on attaining power each dictator has suppressed all free speech except his own. Herbert Hoover Power 80
New discoveries in science ... will continue to create a thousand new frontiers for those who would still adventure. Herbert Hoover Science 80
Children are our greatest natural resource. Herbert Hoover Children 80
The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office. Herbert Hoover Politics 79
The pause between the errors and trials of the day and the hopes of the night. Herbert Hoover Between 77
The slogan of progress is changing from the full dinner pail to the full garage. Herbert Hoover Progress 76
There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer and fishing. Herbert Hoover Especially 76
Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity. Herbert Hoover Freedom 75
Words without actions are the assassins of idealism. Herbert Hoover Idealism 75
Children are our most valuable natural resource. Herbert Hoover Children 73
I'm the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him. Herbert Hoover History 73
It is the youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow... that are the aftermath of war. Herbert Hoover Aftermath 70
Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt. Herbert Hoover Youth 69
The future of nations cannot be frozen ... cannot be foreseen. It we are going to accomplish anything in our time we must approach our problem in the knowledge that there is nothing rigid or immutable in human affairs. History is a story of growth, decay and change. If no provision, no allowance is made for change by peaceful means, it will come anyway-and with violence. Herbert Hoover History 69
If the law is upheld only by government officials, then all law is at an end. Herbert Hoover Government 69
New discoveries in science will continue to create a thousand new frontiers for those who still would adventure. Herbert Hoover Science 67
Once upon a time my political opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic power by which I created a worldwide depression all by myself. Herbert Hoover Created 67
Liberty is a thing of the spirit-to be free to worship, to think, to hold opinions, and to speak without fear-free to challenge wrong and oppression with surety of justice. Herbert Hoover Liberty 67
No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school named after him. Herbert Hoover History 66
In America today, we are nearer a final triumph over poverty than is any other land. Herbert Hoover Poverty 64
All progress and growth is a matter of change, but change must be growth within our social and government concepts if it should not destroy them. Herbert Hoover Progress 61
Once upon a time my opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic power by which I created a worldwide depression all by myself. Herbert Hoover Economy 60
Governments know that the life of the world cannot be saved if the soul of the world is allowed to be lost. Herbert Hoover Soul 59
When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man. Herbert Hoover Politics 58
Many years ago, I concluded that a few hair shirts were part of the mental wardrobe of every man. The president differs from other men in that he has a more extensive wardrobe. Herbert Hoover Concluded 57
When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned. Herbert Hoover Government 53
Along this road of spending, the government either takes over, which is Socialism, or dictates institutional and economic life, which is Fascism. Herbert Hoover Government 52
We have not yet reached the goal but... we shall soon, with the help of God, be in sight of the day when poverty shall be banished from this nation. Herbert Hoover Banished 49
Wisdom consists not so much in knowing what to do in the ultimate as knowing what to do next. Herbert Hoover Wisdom 47
A splendid storehouse of integrity and freedom has been bequeathed to us by our forefathers. In this day of confusion, of peril to liberty, our high duty is to see that this storehouse is not robbed of its contents. Herbert Hoover Freedom 47
My country owes me nothing. It gave me as it gives every boy and girl a chance. It gave me schooling independence of action opportunity for service and honor. Herbert Hoover Opportunity 46
American business needs a lifting purpose greater than the struggle of materialism. Herbert Hoover Money 46
With impressive proof on all sides of magnificent progress, no one can rightly deny the fundamental correctness of our economic system. Herbert Hoover Correctness 44
In the great mass of our people there are plenty individuals of intelligence from among whom leadership can be recruited. Herbert Hoover Leadership 44
Let me remind you that credit is the lifeblood of business, the lifeblood of prices and jobs. Herbert Hoover Business 43

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