If there is one basic element in our Constitution, it is civilian control of the military. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
All will concede that in order to have good neighbors, we must also be good neighbors. That applies in every field of human endeavor. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
Men often mistake notoriety for fame, and would rather be remarked for their vices and follies than not be noticed at all! — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
Most of the time most people know the right thing to do ...its the doing of it that gives them trouble — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
It can be lost, and it will be, if the time ever comes when these documents are regarded not as the supreme expression of… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
On tight money: It reflects a reversion to the old idea that the tree can be fertilized at the top instead of at the… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
The United States should not under any circumstances throw away our gun until we are sure the rest of the world cannot arm against… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
Democracy maintains that government is established for the benefit of the individual, and is charged with the responsibility of protecting the individual, and is… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
Although I hold the highest civil honour in the world, I have always regarded my rank and title as a Past Grand Master of… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
Some of the presidents were great and some of them weren't. I can say that, because I wasn't one of the great presidents, but… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
A person who is fundamentally honest doesn't need a code of ethics. The Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount are all the… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share
