“The martyr who longs for the flames can be no right candidate for them.”

“When Americans vote for a particular candidate, they vote for the candidate who reminds them of the kind of person they would have eaten lunch with.”

“Justin Martyr explained the distinction and the sameness of the Father and the Son with the analogy of a candle. The flame can pass from one candle to another without changing in quality or diminishing the first.”

“Exactly. You can shoulder all the blame and become a martyr. Provided anyone knows what or who you're martyring for. Or you can accept that some things are important enough to fight for and realize there will be sacrifices along the way.”

“But history is replete with potential candidates for the presidency who waited too long rather than example of people who ran too soon." - David Axelrod”

“He who suffers wins in politics. The martyr does not obtain the victory personally, but his group, his successors, win in the long run.”