The Fountainhead Page #3

our general idea.

It's very simple. All you do is copy it.

We want you to adapt

your building like this.

Now there's a touch of the new

and a touch of the old...

...so it's sure to please everybody.

The middle of the road.

Why take chances when you

can stay in the middle?

You see? It doesn't

spoil anything, does it?

And we must always compromise with the

general taste. You understand that.

No.

If you want my work,

you take it as it is...

...or not at all.

- But why?

A building has integrity,

just like a man.

And just as seldom.

It must be true to its own idea, have

its own form and serve its own purpose.

But we can't depart from

the popular forms of architecture.

Why not?

- Because everybody's accepted them.

- I haven't.

Do you wish to defy

our common standards?

I set my own standards.

- Do you intend to fight against the world?

- lf necessary.

But after all, we are your clients,

and it's your job to serve us.

I don't build in order to have clients.

I have clients in order to build.

Mr. Roark, we can't argue about this.

The decision of our board was final.

We want these changes.

Will you accept the commission

on our terms, or not?

You realize, of course,

your whole future is at stake.

This may be your last chance.

Well?

Yes or no, Mr. Roark?

No.

You realize what you're doing?

Quite.

Roark, this is sheer insanity.

Can't you give in just once?

After all, you have to live.

- Not that way.

- How else?

Don't you have to work?

I'd rather work as a day laborer,

if necessary.

- Well, can you beat that?

- No.

It was you who recommended

Roark in the first place.

You chose him.

You said he would be good.

- Wasn't he?

- You suggested those changes.

You said he'd accept them.

Oh, yes, so I did.

I told you, Mr. Gail Wynand wants buildings

that show a classical influence.

- Then why did you pick this man?

- An experiment, gentlemen.

A very interesting experiment.

But what are we going to do?

Pick another

architect, of course.

Yes, Mr. Toohey.

I'm sure you know that I seek nothing

for myself, Mr. Wynand.

My only motive is a selfless concern

for my fellow men.

The new building of the Security Bank

is such an important undertaking...

...and you hold

the controlling interest, Mr. Wynand.

The board of directors has attempted

to pick an architect quite unsuccessfully.

They will accept anyone you choose.

And I felt it my duty

to offer you my advice.

- Whom do you recommend?

- The rising star of the profession...

...Peter Keating.

No other architect can equal his ability.

That, Mr. Wynand, is my sincere opinion.

I quite believe you.

- You do?

- Of course, but, Mr. Toohey...

...why should I consider your opinion?

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