Harry S. Truman Quotes
6 quotes from Harry S. Truman on investing, entrepreneurship and motivation.
On investing
I have never seen pessimists make anything work, or contribute anything of lasting value.
Give me a one-handed Economist. All my economists say 'on hand...', then 'but on the other..
On entrepreneurship
Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.
Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.
Not all readers become leaders, but all leaders must be readers.
On motivation
I never did give them hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell.