298 Quotes by Herbert Hoover

"Honest difference of views and honest debate are not disunity. They are the vital process of policy among free men."

"In the great mass of our people there are plenty individuals of intelligence from among whom leadership can be recruited."

"Whatever doubt there may be as to the quality or purpose of our free speech we certainly have ample volumes in production."

"A splendid storehouse of integrity and freedom has been bequeathed to us by our forefathers. In this day of confusion, of peril to liberty, our high duty is to see that this storehouse is not robbed of its contents."

"I am interested to learn that a group of distinguished men and women is to be formed to spread knowledge and appreciation of the rehabilitation which is going forward in Palestine under Jewish auspices, and to add my expression to the sentiment among our people in favor of the realization of the age-old aspirations of the Jewish people for the restoration of their national homeland."

"I have on numerous occasions, as you know, expressed my sympathy in the establishment of a National Home for the Jews in Palestine and, despite the set-backs caused by the disorders there during the last few years, I have been heartened by the progress which has been made and by the remarkable accomplishments of the Jewish settlers in that country."

"Truly every generation discovers the world all new again and knows it can improve it."

"The advancement of knowledge must be translated into increasing health and education for the children."

"Children are the most wholesome part of the race, the sweetest, for they are the freshest from the hand of god."

"Many women are now holding posts of grave responsibility in city and country and state and nation, and their number must be greatly increased."