Presidential Quotes: Harry S. Truman

 Harry S. Truman, 33rd US President

“Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear.”

“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”

“Work Hard. Do your best. Keep your word. Never get too big for your britches. Trust in God. Have no fear; and Never forget a friend.”

“When even one American - who has done nothing wrong - is forced by fear to shut his mind and close his mouth - then all Americans are in peril.”

“Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction.”

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

“A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.”

“The only things worth learning are the things you learn after you know it all.”