| No greater nor more affectionate honor can be conferred on an American than to have a public school named after him. Herbert Clark Hoover |
| Once upon a time my political opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic power by which I created a world-wide depression all by myself. Herbert Clark Hoover |
| There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer and fishing. Herbert Clark Hoover |
| Blessed are the young, for they will inherit the national debt. Herbert Clark Hoover |
| Wisdom consists not so much in knowing what to do in the ultimate as in knowing what to do next. Herbert Clark Hoover |
| Many years ago, I concluded that a few hair shirts were part of the mental wardrobe of every man. The president differs from other men in that he has a more extensive wardrobe. Herbert Clark Hoover |
| When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned. Herbert Clark Hoover |
| Children are our most valuable natural resource. Herbert Clark Hoover |
| I'm the only person of distinction who's ever had a depression named for him. Herbert Clark Hoover |
| It is a curious fact that when we get sick we want an uncommon doctor... When we get into a war, we dreadfully want an uncommon admiral and an uncommon general. Only when we get into politics are we content with the common man. Herbert Clark Hoover |