Defense Quotes by Herbert Hoover

While the crash only took place six months ago, I am convinced we have now passed the worst, and with continued unity of effort,…

— Herbert Hoover

Fishing is a constant reminder of the democracy of life, of humility, and of human frailty. The forces of nature discriminate for no man.

— Herbert Hoover

It is a great profession. There is the fascination of watching a figment of the imagination emerge through the aid of science to a…

— Herbert Hoover

The human animal originally came from out-of-doors. When spring begins to move in his bones, he just must get out again. Moreover, as civilization,…

— Herbert Hoover

“No one ever listened themselves out of a job.”

— Herbert Hoover

Somebody has inquired as to whether I will be going to the opening baseball game. I hope to have that pleasure.

— Herbert Hoover

It is always possible that occasional individuals may have overstepped the law and humanity in treatment of criminals and those charged with crime, and…

— Herbert Hoover

One of the primary necessities of the world for the maintenance of peace is the elimination of the frictions which arise from competitive armament.

— Herbert Hoover

Man is still by instinct a predatory animal given to devilish aggression. The discoveries of science have immensely increased productivity of material things. They…

— Herbert Hoover

You convey too great a compliment when you say that I have earned the right to the presidential nomination. No man can establish such…

— Herbert Hoover

“Leadership cannot be created synthetically. Men must be what they were made by the Almighty or the American people will find them out in…

— Herbert Hoover

When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when…

— Herbert Hoover