My favorite line from Obama's acceptance speech is:
I am hopeful tonight because I’ve seen the spirit at work in America. I’ve seen it in the family business whose owners would rather cut their own pay than lay off their neighbors, and in the workers who would rather cut back their hours than see a friend lose a job.
I have had the joy of knowing people that do these things. They cannot be recognized enough. At my company we have had people donate vacation hours to a co-worker with cancer, deliver food and clothing to typhoon victims, and collect gifts for less fortunate children during the holidays.
These people are true American heroes. I am proud to have had the chance to work with them. These last four years have been tough for most of us in America and along the way we have had to beat back the looters and other self dealers. These parasites are not just on Wall Street, but all around us. Let's not let the shadow of people who would put themselves first take us down.
Here is a link to the full transcript. No matter your politics, it is worth reading.