Harry S. Truman

I once described Washington as a doer surrounded by thinkers. He knew how to make the thinkers work for him, and only a truly superb politician and leader is able to do that.

Harry S. Truman

I remember when I first came to Washington. For the first six months you wonder how the hell you ever got here. For the next six months you wonder how the hell the rest of them ever got here.

Harry S. Truman

I sit here all day trying to persuade people to do the things they ought to have the sense to do without my persuading them. That’s all the powers of the President amount to.

Harry S. Truman

I think there is an immense shortage of Christian charity among so-called Christians.

Harry S. Truman

I think this country is great on account of its small educational institutions, more than anything else. In institutions such as these the teachers and professors can give individual attention to each member of class.

Harry S. Truman

I’m very proud that I’m smart enough to get to the point.

Harry S. Truman

If peace is to endure, education must establish the moral unity of mankind.

Harry S. Truman

If we do not abolish war on this earth, then surely one day war will abolish us from the earth.

Harry S. Truman

If you think somebody is telling a big lie about you, the only way to answer is with the whole truth.

Harry S. Truman

In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still.

Harry S. Truman