Herbert Hoover/post-world War II

Famous quotes containing the words herbert, hoover and/or war:

    “Man is no starre, but a quick coal
    Of mortall fire:
    Who blows it not, nor doth controll
    A faint desire,
    Lets his own ashes choke his soul.”
    —George Herbert (1593–1633)

    “As a nation we must prevent hunger and cold to those of our people who are in honest difficulties.”
    —Herbert Hoover (1874–1964)

    “‘Yes; quaint and curious war is!
    You shoot a fellow down
    You’d treat if met where any bar is,
    Or help to half-a-crown.’”
    —Thomas Hardy (1840–1928)