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 createdepressioneconomic Change image and share on social
Free government is the most difficult of all government. But it is everlastingly true that the plain people will make fewer mistakes than any other group of men, no matter how powerful. Herbert Hoover difficulteverlastinglyfew Change image and share on social
When all the routines and details and the human bores get on our nerves, we just yearn to go away from here to somewhere else. To go fishing is a sound, a valid, and an accepted reason for an escape. It requires no explanation. Herbert Hoover acceptboredetail share on social
The worst evil of disregard for some law is that it destroys respect for all law. Herbert Hoover baddestroydisregard Change image and share on social
No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school named after him. Herbert Hoover affectionateamericanconfer Change image and share on social
My earliest realization of the stir of national life was the torch parade in the Garfield campaign. On that occasion, I was not only allowed out that night, but I saw the lamps being filled and lighted. Herbert Hoover allowcampaignearly share on social
Peace can be contributed to by respect for our ability in defense. Herbert Hoover abilitycontributedefense Change image and share on social
Economic freedom cannot be sacrificed if political freedom is to be preserved. Herbert Hoover economicfreedompolitical Change image and share on social
The spirit of liberalism is to create free men; it is not the regimentation of men. Herbert Hoover createfreeliberalism 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
