"What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight — it's the size of the fight in the dog."

"The American people are tired of the demagogues and the phonies. They want a straight answer."

"The American people are essentially honest and decent. They just need good leadership."

"The spirit of man is more important than mere physical strength, and the spiritual fiber of a nation than its wealth."

"I'm not a man who believes in wasting words. I get straight to the point."