The Big Sleep Men and Masculinity Quotes

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Quote #10

"I'm a very smart guy. I haven't a feeling or a scruple in the world. All I have the itch for is money." (32.57)

Marlowe sarcastically agrees with Vivian's accusation that all he cares about is money. He pretends to play the hardboiled detective who has no scruple in the world, but we all know by now that he's an honest guy fighting in a dishonest world.