45 Quotes by J. Edgar Hoover

It can be held certain that information that is withheld or suppressed contains truths that are detrimental to the persons involved in the suppression.

I don't need to tell you that, what determines a man's legacy is often what isn't seen.

The flames of freedom which were lighted across this great land of ours in Thomas Jefferson's day have continued to burn with an intense and magnetic light for nearly 200 years. They have been fed by the spiritual fuel which abounds only in a land where an abiding faith in God and recognition of Him as the true Author of Liberty prevail.

All persons who bear the blessed title of parent have the personal responsibility to see that their children are growing up fully appreciative of the rights of God and their fellowmen.

Purpose of counter-intelligence action is to disrupt and it is immaterial whether facts exist to substantiate the charge. If facts are present it aids in the success of the proposal but the Bureau feels … that disruption can be accomplished without facts to back it up.

Justice is incidental to law and order.

There is something addictive about secrets.

Even great men can be corrupted

When morals decline and good men do nothing, evil flourishes.