Memorable Quotes from Raymond Massey
11 quotesJonathan Brewster's Command to Aunt Abby
Jonathan Brewster
Go to bed, Aunt Abby!
[repeated line]
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Threatening a Secret in the House
Jonathan Brewster
If you tell O'Hara what's in the window seat, I'll tell him what's in the cellar. There's an elderly gentleman down there who seems to be very dead.
[to Mortimer]
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The Struggle Between Individuality and Compromise
Dominique Francon
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.
[to Roark]
Henry Cameron
I told them that the form of a building must follow its function.
Gail Wynand
Build it as a monument to that spirit which is yours - and could have been mine.
[to Roark, regarding the Wynand Building]
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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Self-Perception and Identity Inquiry
Jonathan Brewster
Who do I look like, ]?
[[Boris Karloff]
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Longing for Childhood Escape and Return
Jonathan Brewster
The home of my youth... As a child, I wanted to escape it. Now, I want to escape back into it.
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A Father's Wish for His Son's Life
Adam Trask
Son, I'd be happy if you'd give me something like your brother's given me. Something honest and human and good. Don't be angry, Son. If you want to give me a present, give me a good life. That's something I could value.
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Desiring a Faceless Identity
Jonathan Brewster
This time, I want the face of an absolute non-entity!
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Concern About Parking Regulations
Jonathan Brewster
We better not leave the car parked in the street; it might be against the law.
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Advice on Architectural Talent
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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A Marriage Without Expectations
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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Uncertainty in an unfamiliar place
Margaret Waverton
Do you have any idea where we are?
Philip Waverton
I don't have the slightest idea.
Margaret Waverton
Well, that's very comforting!
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