An Enemy of the People (1978)
Michael Cristofer: Hovstad
Quotes
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Petra Stockmann : This book! It's absolutely against everything the people believe.
Hovstad : Oh, no. It isn't that bad, is it?
Petra Stockmann : It says that if you're good, there's a supernatural force that'll make sure you end up happy. And if you're bad, you'll be punished! Now since when does the world work that way?
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Hovstad : You have to give people a say in governing their society. That's what brings out ability, intelligence, self-respect in people.
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Aslaksen : May we print it then?
Dr. Thomas Stockmann : Yes, print it. Print it!
Hovstad : I'll have it ready for tomorrow's edition.
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Hovstad : Isn't it time we pump some guts into these well-meaning little men? Though all their liberal talk, they still idolize authority.