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.

Quote by Harry S Truman

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The only thing new in this world is the history that you don't know

The only thing new in this world is the history that you don't know

Upon books the collective education of the race depends; they are the sole instruments of...

Upon books the collective education of the race depends; they are the sole instruments of...

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.

I come to the office each morning and stay for long hours doing what has...

I come to the office each morning and stay for long hours doing what has...

We shall never be able to remove suspicion and fear as potential causes of war...

We shall never be able to remove suspicion and fear as potential causes of war...

The President is always abused. If he isn't, he isn't doing anything.

The President is always abused. If he isn't, he isn't doing anything.

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...

We represent a fraternity which believes in justice and truth and honorable action in your...

We represent a fraternity which believes in justice and truth and honorable action in your...

If you can't convince them, confuse them.

If you can't convince them, confuse them.

A President cannot always be popular.

A President cannot always be popular.

I never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it...

I never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it...

People are very much wrought up about the Communist bugaboo

People are very much wrought up about the Communist bugaboo

To hell with them. When history is written they will be the sons of bitches...

To hell with them. When history is written they will be the sons of bitches...

It sure is hell to be president.

It sure is hell to be president.

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

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

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...

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...

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 only things worth learning are the things you learn after you know it all.

The only things worth learning are the things you learn after you know it all.

In my opinion eight years as president is enough and sometimes too much for any...

In my opinion eight years as president is enough and sometimes too much for any...