I am proud to have been born in Iowa. Through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy, it was a place of adventure and daily discoveries - the wonder of the growing crops, the excitements of the harvest, the journeys to the woods for nuts and hunting, the joys of snowy winters, the comfort of the family fireside, of good food and tender care.

— Herbert Hoover

I am sure I'd have made a better all-around man if I hadn't lost so much time just making a living.

— Herbert Hoover

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

— Herbert Hoover

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

— Herbert Hoover

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.

— Herbert Hoover

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

— Herbert Hoover

It is the youth who must inherit the tribulation, the sorrow... that are the aftermath of war.

— Herbert Hoover

Many years ago, I concluded that a few hair shirts were part of the mental wardrobe of every man. The president differs from other men in that he has a more extensive wardrobe.

— Herbert Hoover

My country ... gave me schooling independence of action and opportunity for service. ... I am indebted to my country beyond any human power to repay.

— Herbert Hoover

My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor.

— Herbert Hoover