[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: Well, is it written yet? Well, you've had a whole week, man. Is it done? Can I SEE IT?[with his violin bow, Jefferson picks up and hands Adams a discarded draft]John Adams: "There comes a time in the lives of men when it becomes necessary to advance from that subordination in which they have hitherto rem-"... This is terrible. Where's the rest of 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's 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.
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