The Best Harry S. Truman Quotes

Updated March 26, 2020 2.7k votes 444 voters 32.1k views

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A list of the best Harry S. Truman quotes. This list is arranged by which famous Harry S. Truman quotes have received the most votes, so only the greatest Harry S. Truman quotes are at the top of the list. All the most popular quotes from Harry S. Truman should be listed here, but if any were missed you can add more at the end of the list. This list includes notable Harry S. Truman quotes on various subjects, many of which are inspirational and thought provoking.

This list answers the questions, "What are the best Harry S. Truman quotes?" and "What is the most famous Harry S. Truman quote?"

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1
I never gave anybody hell! I just told the truth and they thought it was hell.
77 votes
2
It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.
104 votes
3
The buck stops here.
95 votes
4
If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
79 votes
5
It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose your own.
87 votes
6
Whenever a man does the best he can, then that is all he can do.
50 votes

I never gave anybody hell! I just told the truth and they thought it was hell.

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

The buck stops here.

If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose your own.

Whenever a man does the best he can, then that is all he can do.