Harry S. Truman Quotes about Opportunity

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An optimist is presented with a problem and sees an opportunity. A pessimist is presented with an opportunity and sees a problem.

An optimist is presented with a problem and sees an opportunity. A pessimist is presented with an opportunity and sees a problem.

Harry S. Truman

Opportunity, Problem, Pessimist

There shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin.

Harry S. Truman

Opportunity, Color, Race

Colin L. Powell, Harry S. Truman, National Legal Center for the Public Interest (1998). “President Truman and the desegregation of the armed forces: A 50th anniversary view of Executive Order 9981”

The newcomers quickly learned their way about and soon felt at home. The Homestead Act of 1862 provided them, as well as many other pioneers, with an opportunity to acquire land and establish family farms. To the land-hungry immigrants, the tough prairie sod seemed a golden opportunity and they conquered it by hard work.

Harry S. Truman

Hard Work, Home, Opportunity

United States. President (1945-1953 : Truman), Harry S. Truman (1964). “Harry S. Truman: Containing the Public Messages, Speeches, and Statements of the President, 1945-53”

Millions of our citizens do not now have a full measure of opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health. Millions do not now have protection or security against the economic effects of sickness. The time has arrived for action to help them attain that opportunity and that protection.

Harry S. Truman

Opportunity, Citizens, Helping

"The Truman Program: Addresses and Messages".