{"product_id":"the-wit-wisdom-of-harry-truman","title":"The Wit \u0026 Wisdom of Harry Truman","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn an era of spin doctors  media consultants  and politics by poll  its refreshing to read the words of a politician who knew his own mind and wasnt afraid to speak it. That politician was Harry Truman. \"I never sit on a fence \" said Truman. \"I am either on one side or another.\" Pithy  blunt comments like this were his stock in trade. Many of them have survived the test of time. \"Being a president is like riding a tiger \" Truman observed. \"A man has to keep on riding or be swallowed.\" In Trumans opinion  \"An honest public servant cannot become rich in politics.\" And  \"When an egotist is punctured  a lot of noise and whistling always accompanies the escaping air.\" These are just a few of the wealth of quotes and anecdotes that Ralph Keyes has collected for The Wit \u0026amp; Wisdom of Harry Truman. He has also included excerpts from Trumans letters  speeches  press conferences  and diaries  such as this entry that Truman wrote while in the White House: \"Another hectic day in the executive office. Saw a lot of customers. Hope they all left happy.\" The Wit \u0026amp; Wisdom of Harry Truman is an informative and entertaining collection of the best observations by this most quotable of presidents. It is also a splendid introduction to his life. And a great read. From the book: After he left the White House  Truman was invited to visit San Francisco shipping mogul George Killion. When his driver got lost  Truman rang the doorbell of a nearby house and asked for directions. The homeowner couldnt help him. \"I hope Im not hurting your feelings \" he did say  \"but you look exactly like that old s.o.b. Harry Truman.\" \"I hope Im not hurting your feelings  either \" responded Truman  \"but I am that s.o.b.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44950160900149,"sku":"ByrdShop_0963317962","price":60.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780963317964.jpg?v=1770098944","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-wit-wisdom-of-harry-truman","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}