We must face the fact that peace must be built on power, as well as upon good will and good deeds. — 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
I enjoyed my new position as vice president, but it took me a while to get used to the fact that I… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
You cannot get all the facts from just one newspaper, and unless you have the facts, you cannot make proper judgments about… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
First of all, it is clear that our efforts in Korea can blunt the will of the Chinese Communists to continue the… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
One of the difficulties with all our institutions is the fact that we've emphasized the reward instead of the service. — 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
