Harry S. Truman

Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with reason and justice.

Harry S. Truman

Experience has shown how deeply the seeds of war are planted by economic rivalry and social injustice.

Harry S. Truman

For our day, and our children’s day, education must become a continuing adventure in human understanding, shared by all.

Harry S. Truman

How many times do you have to get hit over the head until you figure out who’s hitting you.

Harry S. Truman

I believe in the brotherhood of man, not merely the brotherhood of white men but the brotherhood of all men before law.

Harry S. Truman

I can always get along with an honest friend.

Harry S. Truman

I don’t feel qualified to be president either, but I’ve got the job.

Harry S. Truman

I felt like the moon, the stars, and all the planets had fallen on me.

Harry S. Truman

I have had enough experience in all my years, and have read enough of the past, to know that advice to grandchildren is usually wasted.

Harry S. Truman

I never would have agreed to the formulation of the Central Intelligence Agency back in forty-seven, if I had known it would become the American Gestapo.

Harry S. Truman