Harry S. Truman Quotes (12+)

Enjoy the best Harry S. Truman Quotes. Quotations by Harry S. Truman (33rd U.S. President)
Jan 01, 1884 - Jan 01, 1972

My definition of a leader is a man who can persuade people to do what they don't want to do and like it.

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The only thing new in the world is the history you don't know.

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Work Hard. Do your best. Keep your word. Never get too big for your britches.

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

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If you can't convince them, confuse them.

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The buck stops here.

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You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.

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“You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.”

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About the Author

Harry S. Truman (1884–1972) was the 33rd President of the United States, taking office after the death of FDR. He oversaw the end of WWII, the Marshall Plan, and the beginning of the Cold War with his characteristic 'plain-speaking' leadership.