Titanic (1943)
Karl Schönböck: John Jacob Astor
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Quotes
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John Jacob Astor : You see, the 'Titanic' is not just a bunch of shares. She is a tangible asset. Tangible assets create power, and power is a means to whatever you want.
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John Jacob Astor : [to his wife] To each his own, Madeleine. For me, more power, for you, more jewelry.
Lady Astor : Jewelry is also an asset.
John Jacob Astor : But not always stable. Even gems are subject to fluctuation. And they can only be accurately judged when they are taken out of their setting. Just like women.
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Sigrid Olinsky : [Sigrid Olinsky and Petersen are in the billiard room, where Astor and Ismay are playing] Sir Bruce? I have a big favor to ask of you, one which you cannot refuse.
Sir Bruce Ismay : Then of course I won't.
Sigrid Olinsky : I'd like to see the engine room.
Sir Bruce Ismay : That's a wonderful idea, we will all come along!
[to Astor]
Sir Bruce Ismay : Would you be interested?
John Jacob Astor : Of course, I'll just let my wife know.
[leaves]
Sigrid Olinsky : But we'll need an expert guide. Can't Offier Petersen come along? He's not on duty at the moment.
Sir Bruce Ismay : Of course he can.
[to Petersen]
Sir Bruce Ismay : Would you please show us the engine room?
1st Officer Petersen : Mr. President, I'm not authorized to do this.
Sir Bruce Ismay : Then I give you full authorization.
1st Officer Petersen : Mr. President, I am the First Officer, you cannot give me any authorization.
Sir Bruce Ismay : I see.
[to Steward Braun]
Sir Bruce Ismay : Mr. Brown? Please call the captain for me.
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John Jacob Astor : [Lord Douglas is appealing to him for a loan] Those to whom you owe millions can't let you go under.
Lord Douglas : All the more reason for you to lend me the money.
John Jacob Astor : I don't lend money. I'd rather give it away. But since I'm no great apostle of charity, I don't give it away either.
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John Jacob Astor : [to Ismay, as Astor has just beat him at billiards with an unexpected shot] He who doesn't plan for everything sees his plans go awry.