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
When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned. – Herbert Hoover
It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business. – Herbert Hoover
About the time we can make the ends meet, somebody moves the ends. – Herbert Hoover
It is the will of God and Nature that these mortal bodies be laid aside, when the soul is to enter into real life; ’tis rather an embrio state, a preparation for living; a man is not completely born until he be dead: Why then should we grieve that a new child is born among the immortals? – Benjamin Franklin, 22 February 1756