Quote #63
There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer and fishing.
More from Herbert Hoover
- Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.
- When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, …
- Once upon a time my political opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic power by which I created a worldwid…
- Wisdom oft times consists of knowing what to do next.
- No public man can be just a little crooked.
- You will expect me to discuss the late election. Well, as nearly as I can learn, we did not have enough votes on our side.
- No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school named after him.
- Marriage means expectations and expectations mean conflict.