Democracy maintains that government is established for the benefit of the individual, and is charged with the responsibility of protecting the individual,… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
For some time I have been disturbed by the way the CIA has been diverted from its original assignment. It has become… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
He "wasn't used to being criticized, and he never did get it through his head that's what politics is all about. He… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Without a strong educational system — free of government control — democracy is crippled. Knowledge is not only the key to power.… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
This government has been informed that a Jewish state has been proclaimed in Palestine, and recognition has been requested by the provisional… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
“Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a Republican. But I repeat myself.” — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
The United States has become great because we, as a people, have been able to work together for great objectives even while… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
The fundamental basis of this nation’s laws was given to Moses on the Mount…If we don’t have a proper fundamental moral background,… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
An honest public servant can't become rich in politics. He can only attain greatness and satisfaction by service. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
The difficulty with businessmen entering politics, after they've had a successful business career, is that they want to start at the top. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
[The American President] has to take all sorts of abuse from liars and demagogues.… The people can never understand why the President… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
“Republicans approve of the American farmer, but they are willing to help him go broke. They stand four-square for the American home--but… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
I can remember when a good politician had to be 75 percent ability and 25 percent actor, but I can well see… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Why, this fellow doesn't know any more about politics than a pig knows about Sunday. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
When a leader is in the Democratic Party he's a boss. When he's in the Republican Party he's nothing but a leader. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Children and dogs are as necessary to the welfare of the country as Wall Street and the railroads. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were political enemies, but they became fast friends. And when they passed away on the same day,… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Term limits would cure both senility and seniority- both terrible legislative diseases. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Politics is a fascinating game, because politics is government. It is the art of government. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
A politician is a man who understands government, and it takes a politician to run a government. A statesman is a politician… — 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
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