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.

Quote by Herbert Hoover

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Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be...

Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be...

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

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

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

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

Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.

Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.

When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people...

When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people...

About the time we can make the ends meet, somebody moves the ends.

About the time we can make the ends meet, somebody moves the ends.

There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer...

There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer...

No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have...

No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have...

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

What this country needs is a great poem. John Browns Body was a step in...

What this country needs is a great poem. John Browns Body was a step in...

You will expect me to discuss the late election. Well, as nearly as I can...

You will expect me to discuss the late election. Well, as nearly as I can...

Twenty million people are starving [in Russia]. Whatever their politics, they shall be fed!

Twenty million people are starving [in Russia]. Whatever their politics, they shall be fed!

Prosperity cannot be restored by raids upon the public Treasury.

Prosperity cannot be restored by raids upon the public Treasury.

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

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

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

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

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

New discoveries in science will continue to create a thousand new frontiers for those who...

New discoveries in science will continue to create a thousand new frontiers for those who...

Adventure is hardship aesthetically considered.

Adventure is hardship aesthetically considered.

The refusal to rest content, the willingness to risk excess on behalf of one's obsessions,...

The refusal to rest content, the willingness to risk excess on behalf of one's obsessions,...

If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been due more to patient...

If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been due more to patient...

Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and...

Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and...