Harry S. Truman:
I don't know if any of you have had a bale of hay fall on you. Well, I feel like the sun, the stars and all the planets just fell on me. Don't expect too much of me.

Boss Tom Prendergast:
I've got a job for you.

Harry S. Truman:
Well, that's mighty nice of you. What's the job, dog-catcher?

Boss Tom Prendergast:
How would you like to run for Congress?

Harry S. Truman:
Well, Jesus Christ and General Jackson. The answer's yes.

Harry S. Truman:
When the press quit crucifying me, I'll know I've been in this business too long.

Harry S. Truman:
Say hello to the boss.

Harry S. Truman:
And the boss's boss.

Harry S. Truman:
I don't give 'em hell, I just tell the truth and they think it's hell.