There has been a lot of talk lately about the burdens of the Presidency. Decisions that the President has to make often… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
A man who is influenced by the polls or is afraid to make decisions which make him unpopular is not a man… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
When the decision is up before you-and on my desk I have a motto which says "The buck stops here"-the decision has… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
I have to decide Japanese strategy - shall we invade Japan proper or shall we bomb and blockade? That is my hardest… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Too many?pass judgement on wartime decisions in the luxury of a peacetime environment. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
The atom bomb was no “great decision.” It was used in the war, and for your information, there were more people killed… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
It will be just as easy for nations to get along in a republic of the world as it is for you… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
One of the presidents we could have done without.... There are some things I admire about Tyler, but there were also plenty… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Despite his unimpressive appearance and manner, he was a brilliant fellow with a crystal-clear mind.... It was just that, when it came… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
