The Fountainhead Choices Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph.)

Quote #10

"Your soul has a single basic function—the act of valuing. (4.4.87)

Roark sees souls as decision-making machines. It's interesting he uses the term "valuing" here, since value has a connotation linked to money and commerce.

Quote #11

"It's the hardest thing in the world—to do what we want. And it takes the greatest kind of courage." (4.10.62)

Keating learns a very hard lesson over the course of the book, but in the end he comes to recognize the courage it takes to be an individual and make decisions that go against the crowd.