About the time we can make the ends meet, somebody moves the ends. Herbert Hoover on business
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 on business
It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business. Herbert Hoover on business
Let me remind you that credit is the lifeblood of business, the lifeblood of prices and jobs. Herbert Hoover on business
Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity. Herbert Hoover on freedom
Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die. Herbert Hoover on men
Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men. Herbert Hoover on peace
The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office. Herbert Hoover on politics
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 on politics
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 on power
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 on power
There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer and fishing. Herbert Hoover on respect