Presidents have only two moments of personal seclusion. One is prayer; the other fishing - and they cannot pray all the time! — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Honest difference of views and honest debate are not disunity. They are the vital process of policy among free men. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Presidents cannot always kick evil-minded persons out of the front door. Such persons are often selected by the electors to represent them. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Being a politician is a poor profession. Being a public servant is a noble one. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Once the day's work starts there is little chance to walk, to ride or to take part in a game. Taking walks… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
The President is not only the leader of a party, he is the President of the whole people. He must interpret the… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
Many years ago, I concluded that a few hair shirts were part of the mental wardrobe of every man. The president differs… — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
It [freedom] is a thing of the spirit. Men must be free to worship, to think, to hold opinions, to speak without… — 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
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