Harry S Truman Quotations | Page 3

Democracy alone can supply the vitalizing force to stir the peoples of the world into triumphant action, not only against their human oppressors, but also against their ancient enemies-hunger, misery, and despair.

Imperfect action beats perfect inaction every time.

I always considered statesmen to be more expendable than soldiers.

If you can't beat 'em, confuse 'em.

In the long view, no nation is any healthier than its children.

It is understanding that gives us an ability to have peace.

He'll sit there are he'll say "Do this! Do that!" and nothing will happen. Poor Ike - it won't be a bit like the army.

We are trying to prevent a third world war.

To me party platforms are contracts with the people.

There has been a lot of talk lately about the burdens of the Presidency. Decisions that the President has to make often affect the lives of tens of millions of people around the world, but that does not mean that they should take longer to make. Some men can make decisions and some cannot. Some men fret and delay under criticism. I used to have a saying that applies here, and I note that some people have picked it up, If you cant stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.