The greatness of America has grown out of a political and social system and a method of control of economic forces distinctly its own - our American system.
Herbert HooverThe spiritual uplift, the goodwill, cheerfulness and optimism that accompanies every expedition to the outdoors is the peculiar spirit that our people need in times of suspicion and doubt...No other organized joy has values comparable to the outdoor experience.
Herbert HooverEvery generation has the right to build its own world out of the materials of the past, cemented by the hopes of the future.
Herbert HooverOne of the primary necessities of the world for the maintenance of peace is the elimination of the frictions which arise from competitive armament.
Herbert HooverTo go fishing is the chance to wash one's soul with pure air, with the rush of the brook, or with the shimmer of sun on blue water. It brings meekness and inspiration from the decency of nature, charity toward tackle-makers, patience toward fish, a mockery of profits and egos, a quieting of hate, a rejoicing that you do not have to decide a darned thing until next week. And it is discipline in the equality of men - for all men are equal before fish.
Herbert Hoover