As much as I value an union of all the states, I would not admit the southern states into the union, unless they agreed to the discontinuance of this disgraceful trade, because it would bring weakness and not strength to the union. – George Mason
But I work harder now because I have so much more exposure. And actually the harder you work as a writer, the better you get at it. Its like anything else. Its a muscle you have to exercise. I write more now than ever. – Ron White