Quotes · Skopia

22 quotes

Superficial observers seem to find no destiny for our abounding increase in population, in wealth and power except that of imperialism. They fail to see that the American people are engrossed in the building for themselves of a new economic system, a new social system, a new political system all of which are characterized by aspirations of freedom of opportunity and thereby are the negation of imperialism.

Herbert Hoover

Inaugural Address of Herbert Hoover · 1929

★ 1.0

Essay · Nature writing

We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.

Aldo Leopold

A Sand County Almanac · 1949

★ 1.7

Speech · Political speech

No written law has ever been more binding than unwritten custom supported by popular opinion.

Carrie Chapman Catt

1900

★ 1.9

Letter

Our country has deliberately undertaken a great social and economic experiment, noble in motive and far-reaching in purpose.

Herbert Hoover

1928

★ 1.9

Speech · Political speech

Ours is a land rich in resources; stimulating in its glorious beauty; filled with millions of happy homes; blessed with comfort and opportunity. In no nation are the institutions of progress more advanced. In no nation are the fruits of accomplishment more secure. In no nation is the government more worthy of respect. No country is more loved by its people. I have an abiding faith in their capacity, integrity, and high purpose. I have no fears for the future of our country. It is bright with hope.

Herbert Hoover

Inaugural Address of Herbert Hoover · 1929

★ 1.9

Speech · Political speech

If we would prevent the growth of class distinctions and would constantly refresh our leadership with the ideals of our people, we must draw constantly from the general mass. The full opportunity for every boy and girl to rise through the selective processes of education can alone secure to us this leadership.

Herbert Hoover

Inaugural Address of Herbert Hoover · 1929

★ 1.9

Travel writing

What an odd thing tourism is. You fly off to a strange land, eagerly abandoning all the comforts of home, and then expend vast quantities of time and money in a largely futile attempt to recapture the comforts that you wouldn't have lost if you hadn't left home in the first place.

Bill Bryson

Neither Here Nor There · 1991

★ 1.9

Interview

As far as "detours" are concerned, they're always more interesting than the main road.

Mary Kelly

1997

★ 1.9

Speech · Political speech

Surely civilization is old enough, surely mankind is mature enough so that we ought in our own lifetime to find a way to permanent peace.

Herbert Hoover

Inaugural Address of Herbert Hoover · 1929

★ 1.9

Speech · Political speech

The worst evil of disregard for some law is that it destroys respect for all law.

Herbert Hoover

Inaugural Address of Herbert Hoover · 1929

★ 1.9

Speech · Political speech

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

Herbert Hoover

1944

★ 1.9

Women complain about sex more often than men. Their gripes fall into two major categories: (1) Not enough.(2) Too much.

Ann Landers

1968

★ 1.9

Philosophical literature

The significance of man is that he is that part of the universe that asks the question, What is the significance of Man? He alone can stand apart imaginatively and, regarding himself and the universe in their eternal aspects, pronounce a judgement. The significance of man is that he is insignificant and is aware of it.

Carl Becker

1936

★ 3.4

Speech · Political speech

We were challenged with a peace-time choice between the American System of rugged individualism and a European philosophy of diametrically opposed doctrines-doctrines of paternalism and static socialism.

Herbert Hoover

1928

★ 3.5

Speech · Political speech

The century on which we are entering-the century which will come into being after this war-can be and must be the century of the common man.

Henry A. Wallace

1942

★ 3.5

Essay · Nature writing

A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community.

Aldo Leopold

A Sand County Almanac · 1949

★ 3.5

He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.

Bessie Anderson Stanley

1905

★ 3.5

Speech · Political speech

When a just cause reaches its flood-tide... Whatever stands in the way must fall before its overwhelming power.

Carrie Chapman Catt

1911

★ 3.5

Political literature · Philosophical literature

The Great Society created by steam and electricity may be a society, but it is no community.

John Dewey

The Public and its Problems · 1927

★ 3.5

Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination.

John Dewey

1929

★ 3.5

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