When the outcome of a meeting is to have another meeting, it has been a lousy meeting.
Herbert HooverWhile the crash only took place six months ago, I am convinced we have passed the worst and with continued unity of effort we shall rapidly recover.
Herbert HooverAll progress and growth is a matter of change, but change must be growth within our social and government concepts if it should not destroy them.
Herbert HooverOur social and economic system cannot march toward better days unless it is inspired by things of the Spirit. It is here that the higher purposes of individualism must find their sustenance.
Herbert HooverWe are in danger of developing a cult of the Common Man, which means a cult of mediocrity.
Herbert HooverIf America is to be run by the people, it is the people who must think. And we do not need to put on sackcloth and ashes to think. Nor should our minds work like a sundial which records only sunshine. Our thinking must square against some lessons of history, some principles of government and morals, if we would preserve the rights and dignity of men to which this nation is dedicated.
Herbert Hoover