A character in Agent Carter
Played by Dominic Cooper
Agent Carter · 53 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in Agent Carter: in 8 of its 53 quotes
Most scenes with: Peggy Carter (4)
Did you knowingly sell military-grade technology to enemies of the United States?
Howard StarkNot knowingly.
Did you do it unknowingly?
Howard StarkNow, by definition, that would be impossible to answer.
You can't be serious.
Howard StarkI try not to be, but sometimes it just slips out anyway.
Howard StarkI grew up on the Lower East Side. My father sold fruit. My mother sewed shirtwaists for a factory. Let me tell you, you don't get to climb the American ladder without picking up some bad habits on the way. There's a ceiling for certain types of people based on how much money your parents have, your social class, your religion, your sex. And the only way to break through that ceiling sometimes is to lie, so that's my natural instinct. To lie. I shouldn't have lied to you. For that, trust me, I am truly sorry.
Why did you have Steve's blood in the first place?
Howard StarkI was one of the lead scientists on Project Rebirth. Eleven vials went to the government, one vial went to me. Does the SSR know they have the vial?
Why shouldn't they have it?
Howard StarkThe government's almost through their supply. If they know they have mine, they'll never give it back. Even if you clear my name.
That still doesn't mean you deserve to have Steve's blood.
You know, I believe that sample SR-53, that blood, Captain America's blood, holds the key to vaccines, medications, possibly even a cure for the common cold. Steve Rogers may not still be with us, but he can still save millions of people.
And how many millions of dollars are you set to make?
Howard StarkWhat the hell do you think of me?
I think you're a man out for his own gain no matter who you're charging. You are constantly finding holes to slither your way into in the hope of finding loose change, only to cry when you're bitten by another snake. You're a man who says, "I love you," whilst looking over a woman's shoulder into the mirror. Steve Rogers dedicated his mind, his body, his life to the SSR and to this country, not to your bank account. I made the same pledge, but I'm not as good as Steve was. I forgot my pledge running around for you like a corporate spy. So thank you, Howard, for reminding me who Steve was and what I aspire to be. For all I know, you did steal your inventions.
You took her for granted.
Howard StarkYou can get her back.
Over the last five years, I thought I'd built up a callus apologizing for you. But this stings.
How the hell did you get in here?
Howard StarkYou know who designed the SSR security system?
Yeah, the same outfit that sures the White House!
Howard StarkExactly. They stink. You should have hired me.
Howard, I was angry. That doesn't mean I want you to die.
Howard StarkWell, that makes two of us.
The great Howard Stark! I have heard much of your genius. It is a shame that you put your gifts towards creating such horrible weapons.
Howard StarkMidnight oil was not supposed to be a weapon, Dr. Fennhoff. Should never have been used.
And yet, it only exists because of you. Do you know what your creation does?
Howard StarkI saw it afterwards.
And I saw it while it happened. I was only spared because I had a gas mask to protect myself. My comrades were not so lucky. My brother wasn't so lucky. When I found him, he had no eyes. Pieces of his flesh had been bitten off. Can you imagine this?
Howard StarkI am sorry. You have no idea how sorry I am.
Since that day, I have thought of you often. In fact, you have been my singular focus.
Howard StarkLook, if you're gonna kill me, go ahead. I probably deserve it, but leave innocent people out of it.
I have no intention of killing you, Mr. Stark. I am going to make you suffer.
Howard StarkPlease. Please don't do this.
You feel guilt? Remorse?
Howard StarkYes, of course, I do.
I imagine you have done many things in your life that you regret. Hmm. A man such as yourself cannot allow kindness and empathy to cloud his vision.
Howard StarkI am not a bad person.
Yes. Yes, you are. It is the only way to achieve such remarkable success. Others have paid the price. You have paid the price, as well. Your guilt eats you, destroys you from the inside out.
Howard StarkI always thought you should be in pictures, Peg. What do you say? Arlene French called in drunk. You want to play a sassy beer wench?
I'd rather be the cowboy.
Howard StarkI like it. I don't think the audience is ready yet.
But they're ready for a movie based on a comic book. Sounds like a dreadful idea.
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