There are things in the world that cannot be brought about. There are mistakes that cannot be repaired. But there is one thing sure -- that loyalty and friendship are the most precious possessions a man can have.

— Herbert Hoover

There is no employing class, no working class, no farming class. You may pigeonhole a man or woman as a farmer or a worker or a professional man or an employer or even a banker. But the son of the farmer will be a doctor or a worker or even a banker, and his daughter a teacher. The son of a worker will be an employer - or maybe president.

— Herbert Hoover

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

— Herbert Hoover

The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and children, revolts my soul.

— Herbert Hoover

We have gold because we cannot trust governments

— Herbert Hoover

We in America today are nearer to the final triumph over poverty than ever before.

— Herbert Hoover

When I decided to go into politics I weighed the cost: I would get criticism. But I went ahead. So when the virulent criticism came I wasn't surprised. I was better able to handle it.

— Herbert Hoover

When I decided to go into politics I weighed the costs. I would get criticism. But I went ahead. So when virulent criticism came I wasn't surprised. I was better able to handle it.

— Herbert Hoover

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

— Herbert Hoover

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, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man.

— Herbert Hoover