Quotes from Herbert Hoover

Wisdom often consists of knowing what to do next.

We must not be misled by the claim that the source of all wisdom is in the government.

The spirit of liberalism is to create free men; it is not the regimentation of men.

Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.

Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.

Honest difference of views and honest debate are not disunity. They are the vital process of policy among free men.

No public man can be just a little crooked. There is no such thing as a no-man's land between honesty and dishonesty.

I'm the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him.

We must have government that builds stamina into communities and men. That makes men instead of mendicants.

Fishing is a... discipline in the equality of men - for all men are equal before fish.

Next to prayer, Fishing is the most personal relationship of man.

It [freedom] is a thing of the spirit. Men must be free to worship, to think, to hold opinions, to speak without fear. They must be free to challenge wrong and oppression with the surety of justice.

The gods do not deduct from man's allotted span the hours spent in fishing.

No public man can be just a little crooked.

We cannot change ideas in the minds of men and races with machine guns or battle ships.

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.

The United States fully accepts the profound truth that our own progress, prosperity, and peace are interlocked with the progress, prosperity, and peace of all humanity.

Public health service should be as fully organized and as universally incorporated into our governmental system as is public education. The returns are a thousand fold in economic benefits, and infinitely more in reduction of suffering and promotion of human happiness.

Many women are now holding posts of grave responsibility in city and country and state and nation, and their number must be greatly increased.

The imperative need of this nation at all times is the leadership of Uncommon Men or Women.

Democracy is not static. It is a living force. Every new idea, every new invention offers opportunity for both good and evil.

This is not a showman's job. I will not step out of character.

Be patient and calm; no one can catch fish in anger.

Children are our most valuable natural resource.