America means far more than a continent bounded by two oceans. It is more than pride of military power, glory in war, or in victory. It means more than vast expanse of farms, of great factories or mines, magnificent cities, or millions of automobiles and radios. Herbert Hoover americaautomobilebound share on social
Engineering training deals with the exact sciences. That sort of exactness makes for truth and conscience. It might be good for the world if more men had that sort of mental start in life even if they did not pursue the profession. Herbert Hoover consciencedealengineer share on social
Freedom does not die from frontal attack. It dies because men in power no longer believe in a system based upon liberty. Herbert Hoover attackbasedie Change image and share on social
The glory of the nation rests in the character of her men. And character comes from boyhood. Thus, every boy is a challenge to his elders. Herbert Hoover boyboyhoodchallenge Change image and share on social
Self-government does not and should not imply the use of political agencies alone. Progress is born of cooperation in the community - not from governmental restraints. Herbert Hoover agencybearcommunity Change image and share on social
At 15 years of age, I left school to practice the profession of Office Boy in a business firm in Salem, Oregon. Herbert Hoover ageboybusiness Change image and share on social
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 banishdaygoal Change image and share on social
Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers. Herbert Hoover finefishforefather Change image and share on social
Competition is not only the basis of protection to the consumer, but is the incentive to progress. Herbert Hoover basiscompetitionconsumer Change image and share on social