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.

Quote by Harry S Truman

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Actions are the seed of fate deeds grow into destiny.

Actions are the seed of fate deeds grow into destiny.

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...

I do not believe there is a problem in this country or the world today...

I do not believe there is a problem in this country or the world today...

He wasn't used to being criticized, and he never did get it through his head...

He wasn't used to being criticized, and he never did get it through his head...

If you can read this, thank a teacher.

If you can read this, thank a teacher.

I had faith in Israel before it was established, I have in it now. I...

I had faith in Israel before it was established, I have in it now. I...

Whenever a fellow tells me he's bipartisan I know he's going to vote against me

Whenever a fellow tells me he's bipartisan I know he's going to vote against me

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the...

It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the...

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.

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...

There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

Study men, not historians.

Study men, not historians.

Whenever you have an efficient government you have a dictatorship.

Whenever you have an efficient government you have a dictatorship.

This administration is going to be cussed and discussed for years to come.

This administration is going to be cussed and discussed for years to come.

A President needs political understanding to run the government, but he may be elected without...

A President needs political understanding to run the government, but he may be elected without...

Those who want the Government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like...

Those who want the Government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like...

If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.

If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.

The Marine Corps is the Navy's police force and as long as I am President...

The Marine Corps is the Navy's police force and as long as I am President...

The human animal cannot be trusted for anything good except en masse. The combined thought...

The human animal cannot be trusted for anything good except en masse. The combined thought...

The reward of suffering is experience.

The reward of suffering is experience.