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

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...

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.

Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.

Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.

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...

No public man can be just a little crooked.

No public man can be just a little crooked.

The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office.

The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office.

We have not yet reached the goal but... we shall soon, with the help of...

We have not yet reached the goal but... we shall soon, with the help of...

Children are our most valuable natural resource.

Children are our most valuable natural resource.

Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return...

Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of...

It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of...

That (separation of church and state) was never in the Constitution, however much the liberals...

That (separation of church and state) was never in the Constitution, however much the liberals...

Ignorance is an evil weed, which dictators may cultivate among their dupes, but which no...

Ignorance is an evil weed, which dictators may cultivate among their dupes, but which no...

Life is a paradox, you're damned if you do and damned if you don't

Life is a paradox, you're damned if you do and damned if you don't

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocence this side of...

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocence this side of...

Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.

Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.