Quotes by Herbert Hoover

Once upon a time my political opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic power by which I created a worldwide depression all by myself.

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.

The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office.

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

All men are equal before fish.

No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school named after him.

I’m the only person of distinction who has ever had a depression named for him.

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

If the law is upheld only by government officials, then all law is at an end.

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