Decide on some imperfect Somebody and you will win, because the truest truism in politics is: You can't beat Somebody with Nobody.
William SafireAdapt your style, if you wish, to admit the color of slang or freshness of neologism, but hang tough on clarity, precision, structure, grace.
William SafirePreviously known for its six syllables of sweetness and light, reconciliation has become the political fighting word of the year.
William Safire