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.”

“Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.”

“We must have government that builds stamina into communities and men. That makes men instead of mendicants.”

“Peace can be contributed to by respect for our ability in defense.”

“I am proud to have been born in Iowa. Through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy, it was a place of adventure and daily discoveries - the wonder of the growing crops, the excitements of the harvest, the journeys to the woods for nuts and hunting, the joys of snowy winters, the comfort of the family fireside, of good food and tender care.”

“There are only three ways to meet the unpaid bills of a nation. The first is taxation. The second is repudiation. The third is inflation.”

“Next to religion, baseball has had a greater impact on our American way of life than any other American institution.”

“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.”

“Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die.”

“With impressive proof on all sides of magnificent progress, no one can rightly deny the fundamental correctness of our economic system.”

“Democracy is not static. It is a living force. Every new idea, every new invention offers opportunity for both good and evil.”

“It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business.”

“There is no employing class, no working class, no farming class. You may pigeonhole a man or woman as a farmer or a worker or a professional man or an employer or even a banker. But the son of the farmer will be a doctor or a worker or even a banker, and his daughter a teacher. The son of a worker will be an employer - or maybe president.”

“When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned.”