I mean ... to let you know how deeply I am impressed with a sense of the importance of Amendments; that the good people may clearly see the distinction - for there is a distinction - between the federal powers vested in Congress and the sovereign authority belonging to the several States, which is the Palladium [the protection] of the private and personal rights of the citizens.

The initial sketch is always an emotion, not a concept.

What is important is using one's talent, intellect and energy in order to gain an appreciation and affection for people and place.

I grow gnomic. It is the last phase.

Let me go to hell, that's all i ask.

For true patriots to be silent, is dangerous.

I look at myself as an audience member. I still love movies, and I still go and sit in the back of the big dark room with everybody else, and I want the same thrill.