John McCain — two-time presidential candidate, war hero, and senator — died in August 2018. It would have been his 83rd birthday on August 29, 2019.

Since his death, President Donald Trump has continued to mock and deride McCain, drawing the condemnation of fellow Republicans.

Throughout his life, McCain had many inspirational quotes on what it means to be American, how to be truly happy, and why it's important to stand up for what you believe in. Here are 10 of his best.

Sen. John McCain, who served in the Senate since 1987, died in August 2018 at the age of 81.

Since then, President Donald Trump, who feuded with McCain in life, has continued to disparage the war hero in death. The president is still upset that the Arizona senator turned over a largely uncorroborated dossier full of explosive allegations about Trump and Russia to the FBI in December 2016.

On August 29, 2019, it would have been McCain's 83rd birthday.

Here are 10 of the Arizona senator and former Republican presidential candidate's best quotes on courage, happiness, and character.