Harry S Truman Quotes & Sayings (Page 6)

“I would rather have peace in the world than be President.”

“I've said many a time that I think the Un-American Activities Committee in the House of Representatives was the most un-American thing in America!”

“My father was not a failure. After all, he was the father of a president of the United States.”

“This administration is going to be cussed and discussed for years to come.”

“It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours.”

“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.”

“All the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing, and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway.”

“A president either is constantly on top of events or, if he hesitates, events will soon be on top of him. I never felt that I could let up for a moment.”

“We shall never be able to remove suspicion and fear as potential causes of war until communication is permitted to flow, free and open, across international boundaries.”

“I have no desire to crow over anybody or to see anybody eating crow, figuratively or otherwise. We should all get together and make a country in which everybody can eat turkey whenever he pleases.”