Harry Truman

"The facts, even when they hurt, are what matters most."

"I never hated a man enough to give back his diamonds."

"Take the Constitution out of the closet and read it."

"The power of the presidency is not the power of a king."

"It is a terrible thing to be president in a crisis."

"A president must make hard choices."

"The people have the final say, not the politicians."

"You can never be too honest with the American people."

"A good leader doesn't make decisions when angry."

"The foundation of this nation is freedom."

"I learned that you have to do your best and not worry about results."

"The atomic bomb was not a good thing."

"It is not only what we have but what we are willing to do that makes us valuable."

"Education must lead us out of the darkness."

"There is nothing to fear but fear itself and lack of preparation."

"A president serves at the pleasure of the people."

"Your word is your bond; never break it."

"Music and art lift the soul."

"Hard work is the price of success."

"You must live your own life, not the life others expect."

"Patience with fools is a virtue I haven't mastered."

"A thoughtful person reads and learns every day."

"We must respect the dignity of every person."

"The pen is indeed mightier than the sword."

"Time will tell whether we made the right choices."

"Persistence is what turns dreams into reality."

"Give a man a job and he'll prove what he's worth."

"I have seen the face of war and it is not glorious."

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it."

"A family is the strongest unit in society."