Imperfect action beats perfect inaction every time. Harry S. Truman More Quotes by Harry S. Truman More Quotes From Harry S. Truman Peace is precious to us. It is the way of life we strive for with all the strength and wisdom we possess. But more precious than peace are freedom and justice. We will fight, if fight we must, to keep our freedom and to prevent justice from being destroyed. Harry S. Truman strengthpeacelife This Nation was established by men who believed in God. ... You will see the evidence of this deep religious faith on every hand. Harry S. Truman religiousgodbible If I want to be great, I have to win the victory over myself...self-d iscipline. Harry S. Truman victoryselfwinning I would rather have peace in the world than be President. Harry S. Truman patrioticpresidentpeace There is enough in the world for everyone to have plenty, to live happily, and to be at peace with his neighbors. Harry S. Truman neighborinspirationalworld Any story worth telling is worth exaggerating. Harry S. Truman exaggeratingstories Today, America has become one of the most powerful forces for good on earth. We must keep it so. Harry S. Truman powerfulearthamerica The United States is not so strong, the final triumph of the democratic ideal is not so inevitable that we can ignore what the world thinks of us or our record. Harry S. Truman democratic-idealsstrongthinking Always be sincere, even if you don't mean it. Harry S. Truman humorinspirationfunny Children and dogs are as necessary to the welfare of the country as Wall Street and the railroads. Harry S. Truman walldogcountry Well, I wouldn't say that I was in the great class, but I had a great time while I was trying to be great. Harry S. Truman greatnessclasstime On the one hand, the Republicans are telling industrial workers that the high cost of food in the cities is due to this government's farm policy. On the other hand, the Republicans are telling the farmers that the high cost of manufactured goods on the farm is due to this government's labor policy. That's plain hokum. It's an old political trick: "If you can't convince 'em, confuse 'em." But this time it won't work. Harry S. Truman governmentcitieshands The Republican party still helps the rich and sticks a knife in the back of the poor. Harry S. Truman knivespartysticks It is time that all Americans realized that the place of labor is side by side with the businessman and with the farmer, and not one-degree lower. Harry S. Truman presidentialdegreessides When you have an efficient government, you have a dictatorship. Harry S. Truman governmenthumorfunny I can assure you that flying saucers, given that they exist, are not constructed by any power on Earth. Harry S. Truman flyingaliensearth I had faith in Israel before it was established, I have faith in it now. Harry S. Truman presidentialmind-blowingisrael It can be lost, and it will be, if the time ever comes when these documents are regarded not as the supreme expression of our profound belief, but merely as curiosities in glass cases. Harry S. Truman glassesexpressionamerica Study men, not historians. Harry S. Truman historianstudymen Whenever you put a man on the Supreme Court he ceases to be your friend. Harry S. Truman politicspoliticalmen
