#jstewartedit

Do you know how long it takes a working man to save $5,000? Just remember this, Mr. Potter, that this rabble you're talking about… they do most of the working and paying and living and dying in this community. Well, is it too much to have them work and pay and live and die in a couple of decent rooms and a bath? Anyway, my father didn't think so. People were human beings to him. But to you, a warped, frustrated old man, they're cattle. Well, in my book, my father died a much richer man than you'll ever be!

James Maitland Stewart, aka Jimmy Stewart. b. 20 May, 1908 d. 2 July, 1997

What is it you want, Mary? What do you want? You want the moon? Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down. Hey. That's a pretty good idea. I'll give you the moon, Mary. I'll take it.

You know, people seldom go to the trouble of scratching the surface of things to find the inner truth.

I thought I'd better hit you before he did. He's in better shape than I am. Well, you'll do.