A Quote by Harry S. Truman

An honest public servant can't become rich in politics. He can only attain greatness and satisfaction by service.

Harry S. Truman

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Attain Become Become Rich Greatness Honest Only Politics Public Rich Satisfaction Servant Service

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Harry S. Truman
American - President
May 8, 1884 - December 26, 1972

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Warren Beatty

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Tony West

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Charlamagne tha God

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Jim Rohn

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Jim Rohn

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Christian Nestell Bovee

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Albert Camus

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