I don't need to tell you that, what determines a man's legacy is often what isn't seen. J. Edgar Hoover More Quotes by J. Edgar Hoover More Quotes From J. Edgar Hoover The individual comes face-to-face with a conspiracy so monstrous he cannot believe it exists. The American mind has not come to a realisation of the evil which has been introduced into our midst. It rejects even the assumption that human creatures could espouse a philosophy which must ultimately destroy all that is good and decent. J. Edgar Hoover philosophy war believe J. Edgar Hoover: When morals decline and good men do nothing, evil flourishes. A society unwilling to learn from past is doomed. We must never forget our history. J. Edgar Hoover evil men past The most effective weapon against crime is cooperation... The efforts of all law enforcement agencies with the support and understanding of the American people. J. Edgar Hoover agency law people There will never be another Black Messiah unless we create him J. Edgar Hoover messiah black The Communist threat from without must not blind us to the Communist threat from within. The latter is reaching into the very heart of America through its espionage agents and a cunning, defiant, and lawless communist party, which is fanatically dedicated to the Marxist cause of world enslavement and destruction of the foundations of our republic. J. Edgar Hoover party heart america The individual is handicapped by coming face-to-face with a conspiracy so monstrous he cannot believe it exists. J. Edgar Hoover world-government nwo believe Purpose of counter-intelligence action is to disrupt and it is immaterial whether facts exist to substantiate the charge. If facts are present it aids in the success of the proposal but the Bureau feels … that disruption can be accomplished without facts to back it up. J. Edgar Hoover purpose action facts A child who has been taught to respect the laws of God will have little difficulty respecting the laws of men. J. Edgar Hoover law men children There is but one way to eliminate juvenile delinquency - that is by providing each child in America with competent parents. J. Edgar Hoover parent children america What's important at this time is to re-clarify the difference between hero and villain. J. Edgar Hoover differences important hero Just the minute the FBI begins making recommendations on what should be done with its information, it becomes a Gestapo. J. Edgar Hoover gestapo information done We (the FBI) are a fact-gathering organization only. We don't clear anybody. We don't condemn anybody. J. Edgar Hoover organization gathering facts WHAT WE NEED IN AMERICA TODAY IS A VIGOROUS RETURN TO THE GOD OF OUR FATHERS AND A MOST VIGOROUS DEFENSE AGAINST THE MINION OF GODLESSNESS AND ATHEISM. J. Edgar Hoover atheism father america No amount of law enforcement can solve a problem that goes back to the family. J. Edgar Hoover enforcement family law The American mind simply has not come to a realization of the evil which has been introduced into our midst. J. Edgar Hoover world-government evil mind There is something addictive about secrets. J. Edgar Hoover secret It can be held certain that information that is withheld or suppressed contains truths that are detrimental to the persons involved in the suppression. J. Edgar Hoover suppression information certain Above all, I would teach him to tell the truth Truth-telling, I have found, is the key to responsible citizenship. The thousands of criminals I have seen in 40 years of law enforcement have had one thing in common: Every single one was a liar. J. Edgar Hoover keys liars lying The will to do, the tenacity to overcome all obstacles and to finish the course, the strength to cling to inexorable ideals, are all rooted in courage. J. Edgar Hoover tenacity obstacles overcoming The cure for crime is not the electric chair, but the high chair. J. Edgar Hoover debate chairs crime
