When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint - understand what he is trying to do - nine times out of ten he is trying to do right. Harry S. Truman More Quotes by Harry S. Truman More Quotes From Harry S. Truman A President needs political understanding to run the government, but he may be elected without it. Harry S. Truman cynicalgovernmentrunning I wonder how far Moses would have gone if he had taken a poll in Egypt? What would Jesus Christ have preached if He had taken a poll in the land of Israel? Where would the Reformation have gone if Martin Luther had taken a poll? It isn't polls or public opinion alone of the moment that counts. Harry S. Truman takenleadershipjesus Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day. Harry S. Truman turdsatheismhot A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties. Harry S. Truman optimisticchangeattitude Without a strong educational system — free of government control — democracy is crippled. Knowledge is not only the key to power. It is the citadel of human freedom. Harry S. Truman educationalstrongkeys The only things worth learning are the things you learn after you know it all. Harry S. Truman know-it-allknows The fundamental basis of this nation’s laws was given to Moses on the Mount…If we don’t have a proper fundamental moral background, we will finally end up with a totalitarian government which does not believe in rights for anybody except the State. Harry S. Truman governmentrightsbelieve He "wasn't used to being criticized, and he never did get it through his head that's what politics is all about. He was used to getting his ass kissed." Harry S. Truman asspresidentialused Three things ruin a man: power, money, and women. I never wanted power. I never had any money, and the only woman in my life is up at the house right now. Harry S. Truman three-thingshousemen The difficulty with businessmen entering politics, after they've had a successful business career, is that they want to start at the top. Harry S. Truman careersbusinesssuccess We should resolve now that the health of this nation is a national concern; that financial barriers in the way of attaining health shall be removed; that the health of all it's citizens deserves the help of all the nation. Harry S. Truman foodmotivationalinspirational The only thing new in the world is the history you don't know. Harry S. Truman presidentialhistoryworld A man who is influenced by the polls or is afraid to make decisions which make him unpopular is not a man to represent the welfare of the country. Harry S. Truman leadershipmencountry When even one American - who has done nothing wrong - is forced by fear to shut his mind and close his mouth - then all Americans are in peril. Harry S. Truman marijuanafearwar Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better. Harry S. Truman changeleadershipmen Everybody has the right to express what he thinks. That, of course, lets the crackpots in. But if you cannot tell a crackpot when you see one, then you ought to be taken in. Harry S. Truman coursestakenthinking The President is always abused. If he isn't, he isn't doing anything. Harry S. Truman politicspoliticalpresident When the Liberals said they were going to create a million new jobs, I didn't think they were all going to be tax collectors. If you can't convince them, confuse them. Harry S. Truman new-jobjobsthinking Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction. Harry S. Truman imperfectperfectaction An optimist is presented with a problem and sees an opportunity. A pessimist is presented with an opportunity and sees a problem. Harry S. Truman pessimistproblemopportunity
