I never did give anybody hell. I just told the truth and they thought it was hell.

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"Whenever you put a man on the Supreme Court he ceases to be your friend."

- Harry S. Truman

Awareness

"“Those who want the Government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like men who are so afraid of being murdered that they commit suicide to avoid assassination.”"

- Harry S. Truman

Awareness

"America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand."

- Harry S. Truman

Courage

"“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”"

- Harry S. Truman

Courage

"I’ve learned that asking your kids what they want and then advising them to go after it is the best way to give them advice."

- Harry S. Truman

Motivation

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"It is very brave of you to make that decision of going for surgery. The pain will soon be over. Sending you all the good luck and love! Best of luck with the surgery!"

Bravery

"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."

- Arthur Ashe

Bravery

"I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do."

- Georgia O'Keeffe

Bravery

"Conquer Fear."

- Hustle Inspires Hustle

Bravery

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball."

- Pete Rose

Bravery