May the sun never set on American baseball.
Harry S. TrumanRead
I had faith in Israel before it was established, I have in it now. I believe it has a glorious future before it - not just another sovereign nation, but as an embodiment of the great ideals of our civilization.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses unwavering faith in Israel's potential and importance in embodying the ideals of civilization.
Harry S. Truman's quote reflects his strong belief in the future of Israel as more than just a nation; he sees it as a symbol of the greater values that define human civilization. Truman’s foresight established a connection between the political and moral dimensions of Israel, suggesting that its existence represents a commitment to ideals such as democracy, freedom, and justice.
Themes
FaithIsraelFutureCivilizationIdeals
In practice
Example use cases
During a political rally to inspire support for Israel, this quote can highlight the positive vision for the country's future.
More from Harry S. Truman
All quotes →Having found the bomb we have used it. We have used it against those who attacked us without warning at Pearl Harbor, against those who have starved and beaten and executed American prisoners of war, against those who have abandoned all pretense of obeying international laws of warfare. We have used it in order to shorten the agony of war, in order to save the lives of thousands and thousands of young Americans.
Harry S. TrumanRead
Herbert Hoover once ran on the slogan, 'Two cars in every garage'. Apparently, the Republican candidate this year is running on the slogan, 'Two families in every garage'.
Harry S. TrumanRead
The only things worth learning are the things you learn after you know it all.
Harry S. TrumanRead
I never would have agreed to the formulation of the Central Intelligence Agency back in forty-seven, if I had known it would become the American Gestapo.
Harry S. TrumanRead
I would rather have peace in the world than be President.
Harry S. TrumanRead
Similar quotes
Fear obscures reason, intensifies emotions, and makes it easier for demagogic politicians to mobilize the public on behalf of the policies they want to pursue.
Zbigniew BrzezinskiRead
All of us should remember that the federal government is not some mysterious institution comprised of buildings, files and paper. The people are the government. What we create we ought to be able to control.
Ronald ReaganRead
A good government may, indeed, redress the grievances of an injured people; but a strong people can alone build up a great nation.
Thomas Francis MeagherRead
REPRESENTATIVE, n. In national politics, a member of the Lower House in this world, and without discernible hope of promotion in the next.
Ambrose BierceRead
When will Labour learn that you cannot build Jerusalem in Brussels.
Margaret ThatcherRead
Growing up, I never ever thought that I would or could or should be involved in politics. I didn't see anyone who looked like me in spaces of power.
Michelle WuRead