Quote by Herbert Hoover

You convey too great a compliment when you say that I have earned the right to the presidential nomination. No man can establish such an obligation upon any part of the American people. My country owes me no debt. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor. In no other land could a boy from a country village, without inheritance or influential friends, look forward with unbounded hope. My whole life has taught me what America means. I am indebted to my country beyond any human power to repay.


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Summary

In this quote, the speaker humbly rejects the notion that they have earned the right to receive the presidential nomination through their accomplishments. They believe that no individual can impose such an obligation on the American people. Instead, they acknowledge that their country has already granted them immeasurable benefits and opportunities, including education, independence, service, and honor. With gratitude, the speaker recognizes that in America, even an ordinary person from a small rural village can aspire to a future filled with boundless hope. Ultimately, the speaker admits that they are deeply indebted to their country, understanding that no personal effort can fully repay that debt.

By Herbert Hoover
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