367 Quotes by Harry S. Truman

On tight money: It reflects a reversion to the old idea that the tree can be fertilized at the top instead of at the bottom – the old trickle-down theory.

For reasons of national security and out of consideration for some people still alive I have omitted certain material. Some of this material cannot be made available for many years, perhaps for many generations.

We believe that all men are created equal because they are created in the image of God.

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.

We seek a peaceful world, a prosperous world, a free world, a world of good neighbors, living on terms of equality and mutual respect, as Canada and the United States have lived for generations.

When a High Explosive shell bursts in fifteen feet and does you no damage, you can bet your sweet life you bear a charmed life and no mistake.

I never sit on a fence. I am either on one side or another.

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.

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