A lifetime of wisdom from a true American patriot The country is more polarized than it has been for decades, but John McCain is the rare public figure who has earned the respect of colleagues and constituents on both sides of the aisle. A model for bipartisanship and political integrity, in his forty years in politics McCain has never been afraid to buck trends or ruffle a few feathers. His words are more important today than ever. Sample quotes: "In prison, I fell in love with my country." "Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone." "Americans never quit. We never surrender. We never hide from history. We make history." "It is your character, and your character alone, that will make your life happy or unhappy."