Harry S Truman Quotes & Sayings

71 most famous Harry S Truman quotes and sayings (president). These are the first 10 quotes we have.

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

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”

“The atom bomb was no 'great decision.' It was merely another powerful weapon in the arsenal of righteousness.”

“Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything.”

“Actions are the seed of fate deeds grow into destiny.”

“In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves... self-discipline with all of them came first.”

“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.”

“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.”