“ Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity. Herbert Hoover
“ 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
“ America - a great social and economic experiment, noble in motive and far-reaching in purpose. Herbert Hoover
“ It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business. Herbert Hoover
“ The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office. Herbert Hoover
“ One civilization after another has been wrecked upon the attempt to secure sufficient leadership from a single group or class. Herbert Hoover
“ The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts my soul. Herbert Hoover
“ Wisdom consists not so much in knowing what to do in the ultimate as knowing what to do next. Herbert Hoover
“ My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor. Herbert Hoover
“ Thank God she doesn't have to be confirmed by the Senate.(on the birth of his granddaughter) Herbert Hoover