“ Love of democracy can be likened to a mother's love for her son.It must be cherished,nurtured and protected for all of time J.R. Ortiz
“ I painted for the eyes, and wrote prose for the ears… Between those senses lay the mind and soul… I enjoyed connecting with people’s deepest thoughts, their hopes and dreams… My pen and brush were too… J.R. Ortiz
“ I am in everything that stands for justice and the natural rights of free men everywhere.I am American Amaranth J.R. Ortiz
