The Fountainhead (1949)

Raymond Massey: Gail Wynand

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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.

• 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.

• 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!

• Gail Wynand : I give the public what it wants - including your column, Mr. Toohey!

• 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.