Sentence examples for decent a man from inspiring English sources

I've been thinking lately about poor Bob Graham, as decent a man as any who ever entered politics.

He seems weak but decent, a man inclined to do the right thing, unless doing so will cause discomfort.

He seemed to be preternaturally thoughtful, dignified and decent; a man who could heal America's wounds at home and restore its reputation abroad.

"Billy Thompson is as decent a man as you will find in New York City politics," said Neal Kwatra, a Democratic consultant who did not work for any mayoral candidate.

The elder Bush wasn't just as decent a man as you'll find in politics, with a remarkable gift for personal relations, but was the diplomatic master who in 1991 knew not to go all the way to Baghdad, and whose tact and refusal to gloat contributed much to the fact that the Soviet Union expired peacefully, rather than in a bloodbath.

Murray, in a relaxed mood as he chatted in the players' lounge at last week's Paris Masters, is too loyal a partner and too decent a man to say it himself, but there were times this year – especially at the critical stages of their biggest matches – when the 29-year-old Scot was clearly the stronger link in his partnership with the 27-year-old Australian.

Senator Kaine is an able and totally decent man, a man of strong faith.

Doig is a decent man, a generous teacher and a talented artist.

He is a decent man, a sensible man.

"Mick is a decent man," a friend of his told the Sunday Independent, "but he can be extraordinarily naive".

Kurt Steyrer, the Socialist who ran against Waldheim, is a doctor, and a decent man but not a strong one.