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Harry S. Truman Quotes

Harry S. Truman quotes

American President May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972

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All of you, I am sure, have heard many cries about Government interference with business and about "creeping socialism." I should like to remind the gentlemen who make these complaints that if events had been allowed to continue as they were going prior to March 4, 1933, most of them would have no businesses left for the Government or for anyone else to interfere with? and almost surely we would have socialism in this country, real socialism. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "We must have strong minds, ready to accept facts as they are."
We must have strong minds, ready to accept facts as they are. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "The atom bomb was no "great decision." It was merely another..."
The atom bomb was no "great decision." It was merely another powerful weapon in the arsenal of righteousness. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "There is a lure in power. It can get into a man's blood just..."
There is a lure in power. It can get into a man's blood just as gambling and lust for money have been known to do. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "I would rather have peace in the world than be President."
I would rather have peace in the world than be President. Harry S. Truman
We shall never be able to remove suspicion and fear as potential causes of war until communication is permitted to flow, free and open, across international boundaries. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "The United Nations is designed to make possible lasting..."
The United Nations is designed to make possible lasting freedom and independence for all its members. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "A President needs political understanding to run the..."
A President needs political understanding to run the government, but he may be elected without it. Harry S. Truman
Those who want the Government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like men who are so afraid of being murdered that they commit suicide to avoid assassination. Harry S. Truman
A president either is constantly on top of events or, if he hesitates, events will soon be on top of him. I never felt that I could let up for a moment. Harry S. Truman
We should resolve now that the health of this nation is a national concern; that financial barriers in the way of attaining health shall be removed; that the health of all it's citizens deserves the help of all the nation. Harry S. Truman
When even one American - who has done nothing wrong - is forced by fear to shut his mind and close his mouth - then all Americans are in peril. Harry S. Truman
Fame is a vapor, popularity is an accident, riches take wings, those who cheer today may curse tomorrow and only one thing endures - character. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "The responsibility of the great states is to serve and not to..."
The responsibility of the great states is to serve and not to dominate the world. Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman quote: "Men often mistake notoriety for fame, and would rather be..."
Men often mistake notoriety for fame, and would rather be noticed for their vices than not be noticed at all. Harry S. Truman

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