Fishing is a constant reminder of the democracy of life, of humility, and of human frailty. The forces of nature discriminate for… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Man is still by instinct a predatory animal given to devilish aggression. The discoveries of science have immensely increased productivity of material… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Even if security from the cradle to the grave could eliminate [all] the risks of life, it would [still] be a dead… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
I, with other Americans, have perhaps unduly resented the stream of criticism of American life... more particularly have I resented the sneers… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Menaced by collectivist trends, we must seek revival of our strength in the spiritual foundations which are the bedrock of our republic.… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Engineering training deals with the exact sciences. That sort of exactness makes for truth and conscience. It might be good for the… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
I am sure I'd have made a better all-around man if I hadn't lost so much time just making a living. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
My earliest realization of the stir of national life was the torch parade in the Garfield campaign. On that occasion, I was… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Governments know that the life of the world cannot be saved if the soul of the world is allowed to be lost. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Bureaucracy is ever desirous of spreading its influence and its power. You cannot extend the mastery of the government over the daily… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
The sixth grade made my life successful by preparing me for the seventh and the seventh by preparing me for the eighth… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
American life is builded ... upon that fundamental philosophy announced by the Savior nineteen centuries ago ... [It] can not survive with… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
The whole inspiration of our civilization springs from the teachings of Christ and the lessons of the prophets. To read the Bible… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
“There is no economic failure so terrible in its import as that of a country possessing a surplus of every necessity of… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Fishing is more than fish; it is the vitalizing lure to outdoor life. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Along this road of spending, the government either takes over, which is Socialism, or dictates institutional and economic life, which is Fascism. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Upon the farm of the uncle with whom I lived, we did know of the mortgage as some dreadful damper on youthful… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
To the engineer falls the job of clothing the bare bones of science with life, comfort, and hope. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
But I would emphasize again that social and economic solutions, as such, will not avail to satisfy the aspirations of the people… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Democracy is not static. It is a living force. Every new idea, every new invention offers opportunity for both good and evil. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Next to religion, baseball has had a greater impact on our American way of life than any other American institution. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
You cannot extend the mastery of government over the daily life of a people without somewhere making it master of people's souls… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Somebody has inquired as to whether I will be going to the opening baseball game. I hope to have that pleasure. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
“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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
