It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work out our differences. Harry S. Truman on peace
I would rather have peace in the world than be President. Harry S. Truman on peace
A leader in the Democratic Party is a boss, in the Republican Party he is a leader. Harry S. Truman on politics
You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog. Harry S. Truman on politics
All the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing, and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway. Harry S. Truman on politics
Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better. Harry S. Truman on society
I do not believe there is a problem in this country or the world today which could not be settled if approached through the teaching of the Sermon on the Mount. Harry S. Truman on teacher
All the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing, and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway. Harry S. Truman on time
Richard Nixon is a no good, lying bastard. He can lie out of both sides of his mouth at the same time, and if he ever caught himself telling the truth, he'd lie just to keep his hand in. Harry S. Truman on time
All my life, whenever it comes time to make a decision, I make it and forget about it. Harry S. Truman on time
Nixon is one of the few in the history of this country to run for high office talking out of both sides of his mouth at the same time and lying out of both sides. Harry S. Truman on time
It's plain hokum. If you can't convince 'em, confuse 'em. It's an old political trick. But this time it won't work. Harry S. Truman on time
I never did give anybody hell. I just told the truth and they thought it was hell. Harry S. Truman on truth
I never gave anybody hell! I just told the truth and they thought it was hell. Harry S. Truman on truth
Richard Nixon is a no good, lying bastard. He can lie out of both sides of his mouth at the same time, and if he ever caught himself telling the truth, he'd lie just to keep his hand in. Harry S. Truman on truth
Intense feeling too often obscures the truth. Harry S. Truman on truth
Experience has shown how deeply the seeds of war are planted by economic rivalry and social injustice. Harry S. Truman on war
We shall never be able to remove suspicion and fear as potential causes of war until communication is permitted to flow, free and open, across international boundaries. Harry S. Truman on war
It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace. When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint, and he understands ours, then we can sit down and work out our differences. Harry S. Truman on work