A scene from “Independence”

John Adams: It is not a question of men and women. It is a matter of politics.

Abigail Adams: Politics? Politics? And do women not live politics, John Adams? When I go to the cupboard and I find no coffee, no sugar, no pins, no meat, am I not living politics? This war touches people that your Congress treats with the same contempt King George deserves for the people of Boston. I mean women, yes, and slaves, too, for that matter. Though I am sure you wish I would not mention that subject, as it might upset your southern friends.

John Adams: You're harsh, madam.

Abigail Adams: I am cold. And frightened. I am afraid this war will never end or begin.

John Adams: And however much I talk and talk, I will never carry the Congress.