Quote by Herbert Hoover
When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor when we have a constr

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

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Economic depression cannot be cured by legislative action or executive pronouncement. Economic wounds must be healed by the action of the cells of the economic body – the producers and consumers themselves. – Herbert Hoover

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Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men. – Herbert Hoover

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Skip the religion and politics, head straight to the compassion. Everything else is a distraction. – Talib Kweli

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Politics I supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. – Ronald Reagan

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It isnt fate but fecklessness that has shoved Sarah Palin to the sidelines of national politics. The real tragedy is that shes taken a lot of other serious Republican women with her. – Dee Dee Myers

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I want to stay away from politics, or else Ill probably end up putting my size fifteen foot into my mouth. – Peter Steele

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I came from somewhat of a musical family. I had an uncle on Broadway. My dad kind of knows how to play instruments. Although, I always find it annoying when he does play an instrument. – Nate Ruess

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I cook a little bit. I make a Hungarian dish called chicken paprikash thats out of this world. Ill give a heads-up to all of your readers that it doesnt have to be between Thai and Mexican every night. Toss some Hungarian in every once in a while. You will not be sorry. Good, solid peasant food. – Adam Carolla

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