The Fountainhead Language and Communication Quotes

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

Quote #10

"You wanted an act to help your act—a beautiful, complicated act, all twists, trimmings and words. All words." (3.2.142)

Dominique basically calls Keating out as being a performer, or a showman. Why? Because Keating's words aren't backed with actions. He talks the talk, but he does not walk the walk.

Quote #11

He settled back, to enjoy a long speech of persuasion. He thought it would be interesting to hear what arguments she'd choose and how she'd act in the role of petitioner. (3.3.103)

Toohey loves messing with people, and he also enjoys playing with language. His love of language is kind of endearing… or it would be if he weren't so freaking evil.