Charles Dingle Quotes

Ben Hubbard Regina, you're a fool! How many times did Mama tell you it's unwise for a good-lookin woman to frown? How many times have I told you that softness and a smile will do more to the hearts of men?

Regina Giddens I'll do things in my own way, Ben. I know what I'm doing.

Ben Hubbard I hope you do, Regina.

Regina Giddens You're a good loser, Ben. I like that.

Ben Hubbard Well, I say to myself, what's the good? You and I aren't like Oscar. We're not sour people. I think that comes from a good digestion.

Ben Hubbard Until one loses today, and wins tomorrow. I say to myself, years of planning, and I get what I want. And then I don't get it... But I'm not discouraged. The world's open for people like you and me. There's thousands of us all over the world. We'll own the country some day. They won't try to stop us. We'll get along.

Regina Giddens I think so.

Duprex Would you like me to represent you in the matter?

Raymond Arlington Of course.

Duprex What would my share be?

Raymond Arlington Share? You mean your fee?

Duprex I said share.

Raymond Arlington What do you want?

Duprex A participation, or to say, one third. You understand, I would offer my services to Miss Holden, under the same circumstances.

Donald Arlington You mean you'd help her instead of us?

Duprex I am on the side of those who engage me.

William Marshall You don't have to convince me about Hubbard Sons. I'm sure you're the right people for the deal. You want the mill here, I want it here. But it's not my business WHY you want it.

Ben Hubbard They're to bring the machine to the cotton, and not the cotton to the machine.