"My father was not a failure. After all, he was the father of a president of the United States." ― Harry S. Truman Topic(s): Dad More From Harry S. Truman "All the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing, and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway." "Art is parasitic on life, just as criticism is parasitic on art." "Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better." More In Dad "When I was younger it was – you know, my dad dressed up in drag on ‘Bosom Buddies.’ And that was what I was having to deal with at the time. And then around the time that I was into college was when he became statue-worthy I guess you could say."― Colin Hanks "One of the greatest titles in the world is parent, and one of the biggest blessings in the world is to have parents to call mom and dad."― Jim DeMint "I was who I was in high school in accordance with the rules of conduct for a normal person, like obeying your mom and dad. Then I got out of high school and moved out of the house, and I just started, for lack of a better term, running free."― Iggy Pop