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Herbert Hoover Quotes: National character cannot be built by law. It is the sum of the moral fiber of its individuals.
         

National character cannot be built by law. It is the sum of the moral fiber of its individuals.


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Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.

Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.



Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.

Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt.



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

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



It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech. Immediately on attaining power each dictator has suppressed all free speech except his own.

It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech. Immediately on attaining power each dictator has suppressed all free speech except his own.



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.

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.



Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.

Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.



Being a politician is a poor profession. Being a public servant is a noble one.

Being a politician is a poor profession. Being a public servant is a noble one.



All men are equal before fish.

All men are equal before fish.



To the engineer falls the job of clothing the bare bones of science with life, comfort, and hope.

To the engineer falls the job of clothing the bare bones of science with life, comfort, and hope.



Absolute freedom of the press to discuss public questions is a foundation stone of American liberty.

Absolute freedom of the press to discuss public questions is a foundation stone of American liberty.





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Of all creatures on earth, we humans have the highest level of stupidity.



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See in the meantime that your faith brings forth obedience, and God in due time will cause it to bring forth peace.

See in the meantime that your faith brings forth obedience, and God in due time will cause it to bring forth peace.



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Yeah, I have a tough-girl image.



Did we kiss last night?" "Yes." "Well, it wasn't memorable because I have no recollection of it." He laughs. "I was kiddin'. We didn't kiss." He leans in. "When we kiss you'll remember it.Forever.

Did we kiss last night?" "Yes." "Well, it wasn't memorable because I have no recollection of it." He laughs. "I was kiddin'. We didn't kiss." He leans in. "When we kiss you'll remember it.Forever.



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