"We represent a fraternity which believes in justice……" — Harry S. Truman
"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 a great country greater. This is the only institution in the world where we can meet on the level all sorts of people who want to live rightly."
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Harry S. Truman
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314 Quotes by Harry S. Truman
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I've had a few setbacks in my life, but I never gave up.
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