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Action Quotes by Harry S. Truman
- All through history it's the nations that have given most to generals and the least to the people that have been the first to fall
- Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction.
- There is some risk involved in action, there always is. But there is far more risk in failure to act.
- Actions are the seed of fate deeds grow into destiny.
- The human animal cannot be trusted for anything good except en masse. The combined thought and action of the whole people of any race, creed…
- Millions of our citizens do not now have a full measure of opportunity to achieve and to enjoy good health. Millions do not now have…
- We represent a fraternity which believes in justice and truth and honorable action in your communitymen who are endeavoring to be better citizens[and] to make…
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