Herbert Spencer, (1820-1903) British author, economist, philosopher Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Herbert Spencer Quote “Hero-worship is strongest where there is least regard for human freedom.”Herbert Spencer ~ Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) British author, economist, philosopher Despotism , Freedom Ratings and Comments Reply Joe, Rochester, MI 12/20/05 Try and comprehend what this says about the United States. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Herbert Spencer quote is found in these categories: Despotism quotes Freedom quotes About Herbert Spencer Bio of Herbert Spencer Quotations by Herbert Spencer Books by/about Herbert Spencer Herbert Spencer videos Herbert Spencer on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Herbert Spencer