Hail the Conquering Hero - The Nature of Desire in Politics
Doc Bissell: [explaining to Woodrow that the town still wants him to run for mayor]
Politics is a very peculiar thing, Woodrow. If they want you, they want you. They don't need reasons anymore... they find their own reasons. It's just like when a girl wants a man.
Libby:
That's right. You don't need reasons. Although they're probably there.
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Hail the Conquering Hero - Civilian Importance in Wartime Perspectives
Judge Dennis:
Why don't they leave you here where we need you?
Libby:
That's right.
Doc Bissell:
That's one of the weaknesses of the military viewpoint: doesn't always recognize the importance of civilians in wartime.
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Hail the Conquering Hero - Marriage: A Practical Perspective on Relationships
Forrest Noble:
If he waited a year longer, there might have been three of us to welcome him. If he waited two years, there might have been...
Libby:
Oh, shut up.
Forrest Noble:
Well, that's what marriage is for isn't it?
Libby:
Oh, I suppose so, if you look at it from a purely unromantic standpoint - like a breeding farm.
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Hail the Conquering Hero - Family Resemblance and Personal Identity
Libby: [mad at Mayor Noble for criticizing Woodrow]
That ass of a father of yours! Going around talking about people he doesn't know anything about.
Forrest Noble:
You're still talking about your children's grandfather.
Libby:
What are you trying to do? Depress me? If I thought they'd look anything like him...
Forrest Noble:
Well, I don't look anything like him.
Libby:
I've noticed that. I've pinned my hopes on it.
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The Web - Accessing Mr. Colby: A Business Inquiry
Bob Regan:
How many doors and secretaries do you have to go through to get to see this guy?
Noel Faraday:
Anything I can do for you?
Bob Regan:
Any number of things but unfortunately I'm here on business. I want to see Mr Colby.
Noel Faraday:
What did you want to see him about?
Bob Regan:
Well he's been carrying on with my grandmother, I'd like to find out what his intentions are...
Noel Faraday:
If you have any business with Mr Colby...
Bob Regan:
I've lots of business but it's all personal.
Noel Faraday:
I'm his secretary - his personal secretary.
Bob Regan:
Well it just goes to show you how far a girl can get if she keeps her stockings seams straight. Don't get up! I'll announce myself...
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The Web - Wealth and Expectations in Relationships
Bob Regan:
When I'm worth forty million dollars, I'm going to have a secretary looks exactly like you.
Noel Faraday:
Oh, my tastes are fairly simple. Twenty million would be quite enough.
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