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Harry S. Truman Quotes

Harry S. Truman quotes

American President May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972

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Harry S. Truman quote: "All my life, whenever it comes time to make a decision, I make..."
All my life, whenever it comes time to make a decision, I make it and forget about it. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "Art is parasitic on life, just as criticism is parasitic on art."
Art is parasitic on life, just as criticism is parasitic on art. Harry S. Truman
Human life is something that comes to us from beyond this world, and the purpose of our society is to cherish it and to enable the individual to attain the highest achievement of which he is capable Harry S. Truman
My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there’s hardly any difference. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put..."
Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "You want a friend in this city? [Washington, DC.] Get a dog!"
You want a friend in this city? [Washington, DC.] Get a dog! Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "If you want a friend in Washington DC-Buy a dog."
If you want a friend in Washington DC-Buy a dog. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog."
You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "Whenever you put a man on the Supreme Court he ceases to be..."
Whenever you put a man on the Supreme Court he ceases to be your friend. Harry S. Truman
I come to the office each morning and stay for long hours doing what has to be done to the best of my ability. And when you've done the best you can, you can't do any better. Harry S. Truman
On the one hand, the Republicans are telling industrial workers that the high cost of food in the cities is due to this government's farm policy. On the other hand, the Republicans are telling the farmers that the high cost of manufactured goods on the farm is due to this government's labor policy. That's plain hokum. It's an old political trick: "If you can't convince 'em, confuse 'em." But this time it won't work. Harry S. Truman
The most peaceful thing in the world is plowing a field. Chances are you’ll do your best thinking that way. And that’s why I’ve always thought and said, farmers are the smartest people in the world, they don’t go for high hats and they can spot a phony a mile off. Harry S. Truman
Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better. Harry S. Truman
The human animal cannot be trusted for anything good except en masse. The combined thought and action of the whole people of any race, creed or nationality, will always point in the right direction. Harry S. Truman
Millions of our citizens do not now have a full measure of opportunity to achieve and to enjoy good health. Millions do not now have protection or security against the economic effects of sickness. And the time has now arrived for action to help them attain that opportunity and to help them get that protection. Harry S. Truman

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