A president either is constantly on top of events or, if he hesitates, events will soon be on top of him. I never felt that I could let up for a moment.

Quote by Harry S Truman

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I don't give a damn about The Missouri Waltz but I can't say it out...

I don't give a damn about The Missouri Waltz but I can't say it out...

It's plain hokum. If you can't convince 'em, confuse 'em. It's an old political trick....

It's plain hokum. If you can't convince 'em, confuse 'em. It's an old political trick....

You know that being an American is more than a matter of where your parents...

You know that being an American is more than a matter of where your parents...

I studied the lives of great men and famous women; and I found that the...

I studied the lives of great men and famous women; and I found that the...

Whenever I make a bum decision, I go out and make another one

Whenever I make a bum decision, I go out and make another one

Whenever you put a man on the Supreme Court he ceases to be your friend.

Whenever you put a man on the Supreme Court he ceases to be your friend.

The buck stops here!

The buck stops here!

A leader has to lead, or otherwise he has no business in politics.

A leader has to lead, or otherwise he has no business in politics.

Being too good is apt to be uninteresting.

Being too good is apt to be uninteresting.

There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.

There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.

A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one...

A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one...

I've said many a time that I think the Un-American Activities Committee in the House...

I've said many a time that I think the Un-American Activities Committee in the House...

I never give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it's hell.

I never give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it's hell.

All the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering,...

All the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering,...

All through history it's the nations that have given most to generals and the least...

All through history it's the nations that have given most to generals and the least...

A leader in the Democratic Party is a boss, in the Republican Party he is...

A leader in the Democratic Party is a boss, in the Republican Party he is...

When even one American - who has done nothing wrong - is forced by fear...

When even one American - who has done nothing wrong - is forced by fear...

Actions are the seed of fate deeds grow into destiny.

Actions are the seed of fate deeds grow into destiny.

I think she must have been very strictly brought up, she's so desperately anxious to...

I think she must have been very strictly brought up, she's so desperately anxious to...

Be what you are. This is the first step toward becoming better than you are.

Be what you are. This is the first step toward becoming better than you are.