Rand's stated goal in writing fiction was to portray her vision of an ideal man. The character of Howard Roark, the protagonist of The Fountainhead, was the first instance where she believed she had achieved this. Roark embodies Rand's egoistic moral ideals, especially the virtues of independence and integrity. The character of Roark was at least partly inspired by American architect Fran… Web12 likes Like “You love your work. God help you, you love it! And thats the curse. That's the brand on your forehead for all of them to see. You love it and they know it, and they know they have you. Do you ever look at the people in the street? Aren't you afraid of them? I am. They move past you and they wear hats and they carry bundles.
The Fountainhead Quotes
WebHoward Roark: No! Ellsworth Toohey: I'm fighting you and shall fight you in every way I can. Howard Roark: You're free to do what you please! Ellsworth Toohey: Mr. Roark, we're alone here. Why don't you tell me what you think of me in any words you wish. Howard Roark: But I don't think of you! [Roark walks away and Toohey's head slumps down] WebYou'll get everything society can give a man. You'll keep all the money. You'll take any fame or honor anyone might want to grant. You'll accept such gratitude as the tenants might feel. And I - I'll take what nobody can … order by sal asc
Howard Roark Quotations (4 in collection) QuoteTab
WebQuotes Howard Roark: [delivering the closing statements of his own defense] Thousands of years ago the first man discovered how to make fire. He was probably burned at the stake he had taught his brothers to light, … WebYou'll get everything society can give a man. You'll keep all the money. You'll take any fame or honor anyone might want to grant. You'll accept such gratitude as the tenants might feel. And I - I'll take what nobody can give a man, except himself. I will have built Cortlandt. - Howard Roark Votes: 4 Ayn Rand WebYou're on your way to hell, Howard.” ― Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead 15 likes Like “I recognize no obligations toward men except one: to respect their freedom and to take no part in a slave society.” ― Ayn Rand, The Fountainhead tags: freedom , howard-roark , the-fountainhead 15 likes Like “He stood naked at the edge of a cliff. order by rownum equivalent in postgresql