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I wonder how many times you have to be hit on the head before you find out who's hitting you? It's about time that the people of America realized what the Republicans have been doing to them.

Harry S. Truman

America, People, Hitting

Harry S. Truman, Steve Neal (2003). “Miracle of Forty-eight”, p.72, SIU Press

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The Republicans believe in the minimum wage -- the more the minimum, the better.

Harry S. Truman

Believe, Political, Minimum Wage

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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

Presidential, Ass, Used

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If you want a friend in Washington, buy a dog.

Harry S. Truman

Funny, Hilarious, Dog

"The Wit & Wisdom of Harry Truman".

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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

Jobs, Thinking, New Job

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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

Strong, Educational, Keys

"Harry S. Truman: Containing the Public Messages, Speeches, and Statements of the President, 1945-53".

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I sincerely regret the unfortunate choice of language which I used in my letter of August 29 to Congressman McDonough concerning the Marine Corps.

Harry S. Truman

Regret, Marine, Choices

"Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Harry S. Truman, 1950, Volume 6".

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I never did give anybody hell. I just told the truth and they thought it was hell.

Harry S. Truman

Inspirational, Funny, Truth

Harry S. Truman, Ralph Keyes (1995). “Wit and wisdom of Harry Truman”, Harpercollins

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Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction.

Harry S. Truman

Perfect, Action, Imperfect

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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

Change, Leadership, Men

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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

Men, House, Three Things

Harry S. Truman, Ralph Keyes (1995). “Wit and wisdom of Harry Truman”, Harpercollins

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Of course I believe in free enterprise but in my system of free enterprise, the democratic principle is that there never was, never has been, never will be, room for the ruthless exploitation of the many for the benefit of the few.

Harry S. Truman

Believe, Political, Principles

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If you can't convince them, confuse them.

Harry S. Truman

Witty, Business, Silly

Harry S. Truman, Steve Neal (2003). “Miracle of Forty-eight”, p.139, SIU Press

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It doesn't matter how big a ranch you own or how many cows you brand, the size of your funeral is still gonna depend on the weather.

Harry S. Truman

Humility, Weather, Funeral

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A President needs political understanding to run the government, but he may be elected without it.

Harry S. Truman

Running, Government, Cynical

Harry S. Truman (1956). “Years of trial and hope”

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Given the choice between a Republican and someone who acts like a Republican, people will vote for the real Republican all the time

Harry S. Truman

Real, People, Choices

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Of course, there are dangers in religious freedom and freedom of opinion. But to deny these rights is worse than dangerous, it is absolutely fatal to liberty. The external threat to liberty should not drive us into suppressing liberty at home. Those who want the government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like men who are so afraid of being murdered that they commit suicide to avoid assassination.

Harry S. Truman

Suicide, Religious, Home

Address at National Archives, Washington, D.C., 15 Dec. 1952

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I can remember when a good politician had to be 75 percent ability and
25 percent actor, but I can well see the day when the reverse could be
true.

Harry S. Truman

Actors, Remember, Politician

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The President is always abused. If he isn't, he isn't doing anything.

Harry S. Truman

Political, President, Politics

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I have little patience with people who take the Bill of Rights for granted. The Bill of Rights, contained in the first ten amendments to the Constitution, is every American's guarantee of freedom.

Harry S. Truman

Rights, People, Guarantees

Harry S. Truman (1956). “Memoirs”

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To be able to lead others, a man must be willing to go forward alone.

Harry S. Truman

Leadership, Men, Able

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Religious and racial persecution is moronic at all times, perhaps the most idiotic of human stupidities.

Harry S. Truman

Religious, Stupidity, Presidential

Harry S. Truman (2015). “Where the Buck Stops: The Personal and Private Writings of Harry S. Truman”, p.146, New Word City

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There are always a lot of people so afraid of rocking the boat that they stop rowing. We can never get ahead that way.

Harry S. Truman

Inspirational, Confidence, Courage

Harry S. Truman (1960). “Freedom and equality, addresses”

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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

Leadership, Country, Men

Harry S. Truman (2014). “1946-52: Years of Trial and Hope”, p.243, New Word City

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Some day we'll awake, have a reformation of the heart, teach our kids honor and kill a few sex psychologists, put boys in high schools with men teachers (not sissies), close all the girls' finishing schools, shoot all the effeciency experts and become a nation of God's people once more.

Harry S. Truman

Girl, Teacher, Sex

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Born: May 8, 1884
Died: December 26, 1972
Occupation: 33rd U.S. President
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