Herbert Hoover Presidential Quotations

Competition is not only the basis of protection to the consumer, but is the incentive to progress.

Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.

America - a great social and economic experiment, noble in motive and far-reaching in purpose.

The slogan of progress is changing from the full dinner pail to the full garage.

The durability of free speech and free press rests on the simple concept that it search for the truth and tell the truth.

The course of unbalanced budgets is the road to ruin

We have learned that social injustice is the destruction of justice itself.

Somebody has inquired as to whether I will be going to the opening baseball game. I hope to have that pleasure.

I was for a short time on the baseball team as shortstop, where I was no good.

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

It is obvious that while science is struggling to bring Heaven to earth some men are using its materials in the construction of Hell.

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

Our social and economic system cannot march toward better days unless it is inspired by things of the Spirit. It is here that the higher purposes of individualism must find their sustenance.

One of the primary necessities of the world for the maintenance of peace is the elimination of the frictions which arise from competitive armament.

I come of Quaker stock. My ancestors were persecuted for their beliefs. Here they sought and found religious freedom. By blood and conviction I stand for religious tolerance both in act and in spirit.

We are indebted to the Book of books (Bible) for our national ideals and institution. Their preservation rests in adhering to it's precepts.

The imperative need of this nation at all times is the leadership of Uncommon Men or Women.

No great question will ever be settled in dollars and cents. Great questions must be settled on moral grounds and the tests of what makes free men.

Truth alone can stand the guns of criticism.

We are now speeding down the road of wasteful spending and debt, and unless we can escape we will be smashed in inflation.

Freedom requires that government keep the channels of competition and opportunity open, prevent monopolies, economic abuse and domination.

There is no more cruel illusion than that war makes a people richer.

We must not be misled by the claim that the source of all wisdom is in the government.

The budget should be balanced not by more taxes, but by reduction of follies.

Absolute freedom of the press to discuss public questions is a foundation stone of American liberty.