The Fountainhead (1949)
Raymond Massey: Gail Wynand
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Quotes
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[to Roark, regarding the Wynand Building]
Gail Wynand : Build it as a monument to that spirit which is yours - and could have been mine.
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Dominique Francon : I'll marry you. Don't you want to ask me any questions?
Gail Wynand : No.
Dominique Francon : Thank you. You're making it easier for me.
Gail Wynand : Whatever your reason, I shall accept it. What I want to find in our marriage will remain my own concern. I exact no promises and impose no obligations. Incidentally, since it is of no importance to you, I love you.
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Ellsworth Toohey : I feel it is my duty to offer you my advice.
Gail Wynand : Whom do you recommend?
Ellsworth Toohey : The rising star of the profession, Peter Keating. No other architect can equal his ability. That Mr. Wynant, is my sincere opinion.
Gail Wynand : I believe you.
Ellsworth Toohey : You do?
Gail Wynand : Of course, but Mr. Toohey, why should I consider your opinion?
Ellsworth Toohey : Well, after all, I am the architectural critic of The Banner.
Gail Wynand : My dear Toohey, don;t confuse me with my readers!
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Gail Wynand : I give the public what it wants - including your column, Mr. Toohey!
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Dominique Francon : You look as if you felt happy.
Gail Wynand : I feel as if I were young. As I did when I was just starting and still believed the road ahead was clean and that honesty was possible.