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 Ken Howard QuotationMovie Title: 1776 (1972) as Thomas Jefferson: [Adams has barged into Jefferson's room, accompanied by Franklin, to read the results of Jefferson's work on the Declaration of Independence] John Adams : You've had a whole week, man. Is it done? Can I SEE IT? [Jefferson indicates dozens of rejected drafts strewn crumpled about his floor] John Adams : Do you mean to say that it is NOT YET FINISHED? Thomas Jefferson : No sir. I mean to say that it is not yet begun. John Adams : Good GOD! A whole week! The entire earth was created in a week! [Jefferson turns to face him] Thomas Jefferson : Someday, you must tell me how you did it. John Adams : Disgusting. [Adams tries to persuade Jefferson to stay in Philadelphia and write the Declaration of Independence rather than return home to Virginia] Thomas Jefferson : Mr. Adams, I have not seen my wife these past six months! I beg of you, Mr. Adams... John Adams : [quotes from memory] 'And we solemly declare that we will preserve our liberties, being with one mind resolved to die free men rather than to live slaves.' Thomas Jefferson "On the Necessity of Taking Up Arms," 1775. Magnificent! Why, you write ten times better than any man in Congress. Including me. For a man of only thirty-three years, you have a happy talent of composition and a remarkable felicity of expression. Now then sir: will you be a patriot? Or a lover? Thomas Jefferson : A lover. Samuel Chase : Answer straight: what would be its purpose? Thomas Jefferson : To place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent. John Adams : Now you'll write it, Mr. J. Thomas Jefferson : Who will make me, Mr. A? John Adams : I. Thomas Jefferson : You? John Adams : Yes! [Jefferson steps up, towering over Adams, and looks down at him] Thomas Jefferson : How? [tapping his chest with the quill pen] John Adams : By physical force, if necessary. Thomas Jefferson : They're reading the Declaration. John Adams : Good God. How far have they gotten? Thomas Jefferson : "... to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil Power." [John opens the door to the Chamber] Thomson : "... independent of and superior to-" [John closes the door] [Dickinson wants "tyrant" removed from the Declaration] Thomas Jefferson : Just a moment, Mr. Thomson. I do not consent. The king is a tyrant whether we say so or not. We might as well say so. Charles Thomson : But I already scratched it out. Thomas Jefferson : Then scratch it back in! John Hancock : Put it back, Mr. Thomson. The King will remain a tyrant. John Adams : Disgusting. Look at him, Franklin. Virginia's most famous lover! Thomas Jefferson : [not having seen his wife in six months] Virginia abstains. |
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