I want a one-armed economist, that way he cannot say, 'on the other hand'. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
The seeds of totalitarian regimes are nurtured by misery and want. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
If you want to get elected, shake hands with 25, 000 people between and November 7. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
If we do not want to die together in war, we must learn to live together in peace. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
If I want to be great, I have to win the victory over myself...self-d iscipline. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
If you want to live like a Republican, you've got to vote for a Democrat. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Leadership is getting people to do things that they don't want to do. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
A leader is the man who has the ability to get other people to do what they don't want to do, and… — 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
I don't want this office, this responsibility, any longer, even if you want me. Find the strongest and most able and God… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
Of course, there are dangers in religious freedom and freedom of opinion. But to deny these rights is worse than dangerous, it… — 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
