We do not need to burn down the house to kill the rats Herbert Hoover More Quotes by Herbert Hoover More Quotes From Herbert Hoover Engineering is a great profession. There is the satisfaction of watching a figment of the imagination emerge through the aid of science to a plan on paper. Then it moves to realization in stone or metal or energy. Then it brings homes to men or women. Then it elevates the standard of living and adds to the comforts of life. This is the engineer's high privilege. Herbert Hoover engineering profession Fishing is a... discipline in the equality of men - for all men are equal before fish. Herbert Hoover sea lakes men A good many things go around in the dark besides Santa Claus. Herbert Hoover political christmas dark There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer and fishing. Herbert Hoover fishing prayer two Lots of people committed crimes during the year who would not have done so if they had been fishing. The increase of crime is among those deprived of the regenerations that impregnate the mind and character of the fisherman. Herbert Hoover fishing character years True American Liberalism utterly denies the whole creed of socialism. Herbert Hoover socialism deny creeds Along this road of spending, the government either takes over, which is Socialism, or dictates institutional and economic life, which is Fascism. Herbert Hoover socialism economic government Once upon a time my political opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic power by which I created a worldwide depression all by myself. Herbert Hoover carpe-diem political history America - a great social and economic experiment, noble in motive and far-reaching in purpose. Herbert Hoover presidential purpose america There are only three ways to meet the unpaid bills of a nation. The first is taxation. The second is repudiation. The third is inflation. Herbert Hoover taxation bills three Along with currency manipulation, the New Deal introduced to Americans the spectacle of Fascist dictation to business, labor, and agriculture. Herbert Hoover agriculture manipulation currency Bureaucracy is ever desirous of spreading its influence and its power. You cannot extend the mastery of the government over the daily working life of a people without at the same time Herbert Hoover government soul people The supreme purpose of history is a better world. Herbert Hoover purpose history world Sportsmanship, next to the Church, is the greatest teacher of morals. Herbert Hoover sportsmanship church teacher American life is builded ... upon that fundamental philosophy announced by the Savior nineteen centuries ago ... [It] can not survive with the defense of Cain, "Am I my brother's keeper? Herbert Hoover brother fundamentals philosophy All men are equal before fish. Herbert Hoover laughter witty funny Any lack of confidence in the economic future or the basic strength of business in the United States is foolish. Herbert Hoover economic united-states foolish I come of Quaker stock. My ancestors were persecuted for their beliefs. Here they sought and found religious freedom. By blood and conviction I stand for religious tolerance both in act and in spirit. Herbert Hoover presidential religious blood Next to religion, baseball has had a greater impact on our American way of life than any other American institution. Herbert Hoover presidential impact baseball It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business. Herbert Hoover rugged-individualism government important