When the war closed we were challenged with a peace-time choice between the American system of rugged individualism and a European philosophy of diametrically opposed doctrines - doctrines of paternalism and state socialism

Quote by Herbert Hoover

Topics: America And Americans Quotes, War Quotes

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

No public man can be just a little crooked.

No public man can be just a little crooked.

When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job...

When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job...

A good many things go around in the dark besides Santa Claus.

A good many things go around in the dark besides Santa Claus.

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...

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...

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...

Children are our most valuable natural resource.

Children are our most valuable natural resource.

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

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

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...

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

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

The pause between the errors and trials of the day and the hopes of the...

The pause between the errors and trials of the day and the hopes of the...

Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.

Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.

Prosperity cannot be restored by raids upon the public Treasury.

Prosperity cannot be restored by raids upon the public Treasury.

Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.

Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.

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...

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...

The Democrats think Republicans are stealing elections. The Republicans think Democrats are stealing elections. And...

The Democrats think Republicans are stealing elections. The Republicans think Democrats are stealing elections. And...

The elective system offered a bewildering freedom of choice, leaving some graduates with the impression...

The elective system offered a bewildering freedom of choice, leaving some graduates with the impression...