When I decided to go into politics I weighted the costs. I would get criticism. But I went ahead. So when virulent criticism came I wasn’t surprised. I was better able to handle it.
—Herbert Hoover
Topics: Realistic Expectations, Acceptance
In the great mass of our people there are plenty individuals of intelligence from among whom leadership can be recruited.
—Herbert Hoover
Topics: Leadership, Leaders, Intelligence
Older men declare war. But it is the youth that must fight and die.
—Herbert Hoover
Topics: Youth
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