How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from The Lost Weekend.
Quote #10
HELEN: I knew there was a core of something. Well, there is a core, and now I know was it is—a sponge. And to soak it full you'll do anything that's ruthless, selfish, dishonest.
Although Helen makes up with Don after this fight (and after he quits booze), she's not saying anything that isn't true. After all, we've seen Don do plenty of ruthless, selfish, and dishonest things. We've seen him manipulate people without an ounce of empathy. It wasn't cute. Hopefully, those habits will fall to the wayside as soon as the whiskey does.