Quotes from 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, we shall rapidly recover. There is one certainty of the future of a people of the resources, intelligence and character of the people of the United States - that is, prosperity.

The worst evil of disregard for some law is that it destroys respect for all law.

The durability of free speech and free press rests on the simple concept that it search for the truth and tell the truth.

The pause between the errors and trials of the day and the hopes of the night.

When I decided to go into politics I weighed the costs. I would get criticism. But I went ahead. So when virulent criticism came I wasn't surprised. I was better able to handle it.

Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.

Wisdom often consists of knowing what to do next.

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

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

But when there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned.

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