“A toast to - to beauty - and the truth, which is anything but...” – Kyle, Written on the Wind ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Written on the Wind 1956

Kyle

A toast to - to beauty - and the truth, which is anything but beautiful...This is an occasion. We must proceed with, with quiet dignity...

Mitch

What are we celebrating?

Kyle

The end of a drought, a year-long drought.

Mitch

We drank a toast to truth.

Kyle

So?

Mitch

So you ought to let us in on what you're really celebrating - or mourning.

Kyle

So you'd like to know my secret. The secret is - not to pour the vermouth, just to pretend you're pouring it.

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Kyle Hadley Robert Stack More Kyle quotes →

Mitch Wayne Rock Hudson More Mitch quotes →

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