The Fountainhead

Dominique Francon: [to Roark] I wish I had never seen your building. It's the things that we admire or want that enslave us. I'm not easy to bring into submission. Henry Cameron: I told them that the form of a building must follow its function. Gail Wynand: [to Roark, regarding the Wynand Building] Build it as a monument to that spirit which is yours - and could have been mine. Peter Keating: You can't hope to survive unless you learn how to compromise. Now, watch me! In just a few short years I'll shoot to the top of the architectural profession because I'm going to give the public what it wants.

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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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Ellsworth Toohey: There's the building that should have been yours. There are buildings going up all over the city which are great chances refused and given to incompetent fools. You're walking the streets while they're doing the work that you love but cannot obtain. This city is closed to you. It is I who have done it! Don't you want to know my motive? Howard Roark: No! Ellsworth Toohey: I'm fighting you and shall fight you in every way I can. Howard Roark: You're free to do what you please! Ellsworth Toohey: Mr. Roark, we're alone here. Why don't you tell me what you think of me in any words you wish. Howard Roark: But I don't think of you!

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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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Peter Keating: But it's a humanitarian project. Think of the people who live in slums. If you can give them decent housing, you can perform a noble deed. Would you do it just for their sake? Howard Roark: No! A man who works for others without payment is a slave! I do not believe that slavery is noble. Not in any form, nor for any purpose, whatsoever!

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