Herbert Hoover

Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die. ↗

— Herbert Hoover

#death #fighting #old-age #war #youth

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

#opportunity #patriotism #united-states #usa #independence

Children are our greatest natural resource. ↗

— Herbert Hoover

#nature

About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends. ↗

— Herbert Hoover

#humor

Be patient and calm; no one can catch fish in anger. ↗

— Herbert Hoover

#anger

All men are equal before fish. ↗

— Herbert Hoover

#before #equal #fish #men

Thank God she doesn't have to be confirmed by the Senate. (on the birth of his granddaughter) ↗

— Herbert Hoover

#kids #politics #senate #humor

Competition is not only the basis of protection to the consumer, but is the incentive to progress. ↗

— Herbert Hoover

#competition #consumer #incentive #only #progress

Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers. ↗

— Herbert Hoover

#fine #fish #fishing #forefathers #great

About the time we can make the ends meet, somebody moves the ends. ↗

— Herbert Hoover

#about #ends #make #meet #moves