Quotes from Harry S. Truman

Socialism is the epithet they have hurled at every advance the people have made.

I would rather be a Medal of Honor recipient then the President of the United States!

The President may have a great many powers given to him by the Constitution and may have certain powers under certain laws which are given to him by the Congress of the United States; but the principal power that the President had is to bring people in and try to persuade them to do what they ought to do without persuasion.

Work Hard. Do your best. Keep your word. Never get too big for your britches. Trust in God. Have no fear; and Never forget a friend.

Democrats work to help people who need help. That other party, they work for people who don't need help. That's all there is to it.

The successful man has enthusiasm. Good work is never done in cold blood; heat is needed for forge anything. Every great achievement is the story of a flaming heart.

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

It's not the hand that signs the laws that holds the destiny of America. It's the hand that casts the ballot.

Actions are the seed of fate deeds grow into destiny.

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

Of course, there are dangers in religious freedom and freedom of opinion. But to deny these rights is worse than dangerous, it is absolutely fatal to liberty.

There's nothing better than cake but more cake.